49 Kuwait geography stubs

Abraq Khaytan or Abrag Khitan is a village in Kuwait. It is located 3 miles from Kuwait International Airport.

Abu Halifa or Abu Hulayfah or Abu Huleifa or Abu Haleifah is a small town in the Abu Halifa District of the Al Ahmadi Governorate in southern Kuwait and since this area was rich in small plants called "حنيفا Hanifa", the name arose. Abu Halifa is also a host to the Box Hill Institute of TAFE, the famous Kuwait Magic Mall and Sahel Stadium. Abu halifa has major facilities ranging from mosques, restaurants, food courts, parks, walking tracks and pharmacies to malls, beaches and schools. Abu Halifa's population comprises a majority of Indians.

Adailiya is a suburb of Kuwait City; it is located in the governorate of Al Asimah in Kuwait. Its population in 2008 was 20,211. Several mosques are located in Adailiya. Adailiya has a Water Towers Park.

Auhah Island is a small island belonging to Kuwait. It is 800 metres (2,625 ft) long by 540 metres (1,772 ft) wide, which corresponds to an area of about 34 hectares, and is located 4 km (2 mi) south-east of Failaka Island, and 33 km (21 mi) from Salmiya on the mainland. Apart from a lighthouse and a small heliport, the island is uninhabited.

Bneid Al-Gar is a suburb of Kuwait City; it is located in Al Asimah Governorate in Kuwait covering an area of approximately 1,320,220 squared metres. Its population in 2018 was 34,710.

Bubiyan Island is the largest island in the Kuwaiti coastal island chain situated in the north-western corner of the Persian Gulf, with an area of 863 km2 (333 sq mi). The island is uninhabited.

Al Asimah, also called Al Kuwayt or Capital is one of the six governorates of Kuwait, and consists of the following districts:Abdullah Al-Salem عبدالله السالم Adiliya العديلية Bneid Al-Qar بنيد القار Al Da'iya الدعية Al Dasma الدسمة Dasman Sharq Al Faiha الفيحا Faylakah Jaber Al-Ahmad جابر الاحمد Kaifan كيفان Khaldiya Kuwait City Al Mansouriah المنصورية Murgab المرقاب Al-Nuzha النزهة Al Qadisiya القادسية Qurtoba قرطبة Rawdah الروضة Al Shamiya الشامية Al Shuwaikh الشويخ Sulaibikhat Al Surra السرة Al Yarmouk اليرموك North West Sulaibikhat شمال غرب الصليبيخات

Al Da'iya is an area located in Kuwait city that was established around 1960. It is part of Al Asimah Governorate. It is named after Sheikh Duaj Al Salman Al Sabah, the first to live in this area who the leader of the Kuwaiti army which fought in the Battle of Himth in 1919. Daiya is the headquarters of the Kuwait Handball Association.

Dasma is one of the areas of the Capital Governorate of Kuwait. Its name, literally translated to "Rich", is in reference to its rich soil and greenish Spring.

Dasman is a seaside district of Kuwait City in Kuwait. It is notable for hosting the Dasman Palace, which previously housed members of the House of Al Sabah and was the site of the Battle of Dasman Palace in 1990 during the Gulf War. Another historic palace is located in the district: the Sheikh Abdullah Al-Jabir Palace, which currently occupies the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Doha is a seaside district of Kuwait City in Kuwait. It comprises seven blocks.

Doha Port is a port in Kuwait located at the western extremity of the Capital Governorate. The port contains nine piers which run for a length of 2,600 metres (8,500 ft). Among its facilities are 11 warehouses, a cattle pen and four storage sheds. The port's waters are at a depth of 4.3 metres (14 ft). To the immediate south of the port are residences which accommodate 573 people as of 2011.

Al-Faiha is a suburb of Kuwait City; it is located in Al Asimah Governorate in Kuwait.

Farwaniya Governorate is the most populous of the six governorates of Kuwait, in terms of a total number of residents. It is Kuwait's main residential area and also forms an important part of Kuwait's commercial activities. The Governor is Faisal H. M. Al-Sabah as of May 2014. Al Farwaniyah consists of the following districts:Abrag Khitan Al Andalus Ishbilia Jleeb Al Shouyouk Omariya Ardiya Industrial Ardiya Fordus Farwaniya Shadadiya Rihab Rabiya Industrial Rai Abdullah Al Mubarak Dajeej South Khaitan

Kuwait is divided into 6 governorates (muhafazah). The governorates are further subdivided into areas. The governorate is headed by a Governor appointed by a ministerial decree for a period of 4 years which can be renewed upon the proposal of the Prime Minister.

Granada is a district of Kuwait City in Kuwait. It comprises four blocks, one of which is undeveloped and unpopulated.

The Green Island is an artificial island in Kuwait, off the coast of Kuwait City's promenade. It was opened in 1988 and became a popular tourist attraction. It is the first artificial island in the Persian Gulf region. It is also a waterside park with picnicking areas.

Hawalli Governorate is one of the six governorates of Kuwait, consisting of the following areas:Hawalli Bayan Mishref Maidan Hawalli Jabriya Rumaithiya Salmiya Salwa Shaab Al-salam Hattin Al-Zahra Mubarak Al Abdullah Al Jaber Al-shuhada Al-badae Al-Siddiq

Hawally is a city area of the Hawalli Governorate located in the State of Kuwait.

Al-Jahra Governorate is one of the six Governorates of Kuwait. It is located to the northwest of the other Governorates and houses the city of Jahra among others. It includes Bubiyan Island and is the largest Governorate in Kuwait. It also contains most of Kuwait's arable land. Jahra also has some historic relevance to Kuwait's history. The Red Palace or Al Qasr Al Ahmar is the most important historical landmark there. In and around it the famous battle between Kuwait and the Dweesh army took place. When Jahra was a village it was an oasis and most Jahrans were farmers. Now Jahra is a large city and farming has been reduced to a few small farms. The geographic midpoint of Kuwait is located in this governorate.

Jibla is a historic area of Kuwait City. It is one of Kuwait's oldest neighbourhoods, although most pre-oil buildings were demolished. The area, along with Sharq, Mirgab, and Dasman form the bulk of modern-day Kuwait City.

Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh is a town in Farwaniya Governorate, which is one of the six Governorates of Kuwait. It is the closest town to Kuwait International Airport and is largely inhabited by expatriates from countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Egypt & Syria. Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh is located at 29°16′N 47°56′E. Kuwaitis reside in Block 4. New neighbourhoods are coming up around the town. One such neighbourhood on west side of Jleeb is now designated as Abdullah Al Mubarak area. Its population in 2019 was 327,947.

Kaifan is a suburb of Kuwait City; it is located in the governorate of Al Asimah in Kuwait. is home to Kuwait SC. It is one of the prestigious suburbs in Kuwait and also known for holding the first cooperative society in Kuwait.

Khalidiya is a suburb of Kuwait City; it is located in the governorate of Al Asimah in Kuwait.

Kubbar is a sandy island of Kuwait in the Persian Gulf, covered with shrub. It is located roughly 30 kilometers off the southern coast of Kuwait and 29 kilometres off the coast of Failaka. The island is nearly circular, with a diameter of 370 to 380 meters, corresponding to an area of about 11 ha. It is sandy, with low coasts and sparsely vegetated. The island is inhabited by various forms of wildlife.

Mangaf is a city in Kuwait. It is a mix of old and new. The old is split into two areas; commercial and residential. Government housing from the 1980s formed the area with houses, while the rest was a large collection of residential tower blocks, a limited number of shops and fast-food places.

Mansouria is an area in Capital Governorate and a suburb of Kuwait City. It is home of Al-Arabi Sporting Club.

Al Murqab is a town in Kuwait. It is located in the Al Kuwayt governorate 8 miles from Kuwait International Airport.

Miskan Island is a small, uninhabited island in the Persian Gulf off Kuwait. It is to the south of Bubiyan Island. It is about 1.2 kilometers long and 800 meters wide. The distance between it and Failaka Island, which lies to the south, is approximately 3.2 kilometers. The distance between Miskan and the nearest part of mainland Kuwait is about 24 kilometers. Miskan Island is devoid of any vital activity save a lighthouse managed by Ibrahem Bu-Rashid who lived in the island along with his family to guide ships sailing in the Persian Gulf at night. This island is important because it is a link in a chain of islands along Kuwait's coastline from north to south, which provide Kuwait with a defensive frontline.

Mitribah is a weather station in northwest Kuwait. On July 21, 2016, the temperature at this location hit the third highest temperature ever reliably recorded on Earth at 53.9 °C (129.0 °F).

Mubarak Al-Kabeer Governorate is one of the governorates of Kuwait which mainly houses residential areas. It was formed in 2000 when the Hawalli Governorate was split in two.

The Mutla Ridge is located in Jahra Governorate. It is the highest point in Kuwait, standing at 1,004 feet high.

Nuzha is a suburb of Kuwait City; it is located in Al Asimah Governorate in Kuwait. Its population in 2011 was 8,372.

Qadsiya is an area in Capital Governorate in Kuwait. It was named after Battle of al-Qādisiyyah. According to 2011 population, about 14,389 people live there.

Qaruh Island is an island belonging to the state of Kuwait, which received its name from the large amounts of petroleum sediments in the area. It is the smallest of the nine islands, and also the furthest island from the Kuwaiti mainland. It is located 37.5 kilometres east of the mainland coast, and 17 kilometres northeast of Umm al Maradim. The island is roughly 275 meters long by 175 meters at its widest (area about 3.5 ha. The island was also the first part of Kuwaiti soil that was liberated from Iraq during the Gulf War on January 21, 1991.

Qurtubah is an area in Kuwait. It is located 5 miles from Kuwait International Airport.

Rawda is a seaside district of Kuwait City in Kuwait. It comprises five blocks.

Riqqa is an area in Al-Ahmadi Governorate in Kuwait. In 2007 it had a population of 56,554.

Rumaithiya is a residential area in Hawalli governorate, Kuwait, it's geographically divided into twelve blocks.

Salwa is an area in Hawalli Governorate in Kuwait, bordering Rumaithiya to the north, Bayan and Mishref to the west, Messila to the south and the Persian Gulf to the east. Divided into twelve blocks, it is a residential area with a population of 40,000. Salwa is one of the few places in Kuwait for having mostly 2-3 story buildings. It is home to Kuwait English School and The British School of Kuwait, as well as various children's nurseries and embassies.

Shamiya is a suburb of Kuwait City; it is located in Capital Governorate in Kuwait. It comprises 10 blocks.

Sharq is a historic waterfront district of Kuwait City. It is Kuwait's oldest neighborhood although most pre-oil buildings were demolished. It is a business area and contains many notable buildings, skyscrapers and malls such as the Souq Sharq and Arraya Tower.

Shuwaikh is a seaside district of Kuwait City in Kuwait. It comprises eight blocks. Shuwaikh also has an industrial area, a port, a commercial area, a healthcare area and an education area; all of which form their own census-designated districts.

Shuwaikh Industrial Area is an area of Kuwait City in Kuwait. It comprises three separate districts: Shuwaikh Industrial-1, Shuwaikh Industrial-2, and Shuwaikh Industrial-3. The industrial area is also located nearby to Shuwaikh proper, Shuwaikh Port, Shuwaikh Commercial Area, Shuwaikh Educational Area and Shuwaikh Health Area; all of which form their own census-designated districts.

Sulaibikhat is a district of Kuwait City in Kuwait. It comprises five blocks.

Umm al Maradim (Translation: Mother of boulders) is an island located at the extreme south of Kuwait's marine borders near the junction with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Umm al Namil (Translation: Mother of ants) is an island belonging to Kuwait, located within Kuwait Bay, in Persian Gulf. It is known to be the site of several archeological finds, mainly from the Islamic era, and the Bronze Age. The island is at shortest, 600 metres away from the Kuwaiti mainland.

Warbah Island is an island belonging to Kuwait, located in the Persian Gulf, near the mouth of the Euphrates River. It is located roughly 100 metres (110 yd) east of the Kuwaiti mainland, 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) north of Bubiyan Island, and 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) south of the Iraqi mainland. It is roughly 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) long and 5 kilometres wide with a total area of 37 square kilometres. The island is essentially a large mud flat.