Kuwait City, Kuwait

One of the richest cities in the world, Kuwait City (مدينة الكويت) is the capital and the heart of Kuwait. It is located on the Persian Gulf and is considered one of the fastest-developing and safest cities in the Middle East, as well as in the world. The city is located in the northwestern corner of the Eastern Arabia region. Kuwait City overlooks Kuwait Bay and has a long coastline estimated to be about 36 miles. The total area of the city is around 80 square miles.

Kuwait City is located about 40 miles from the border between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, and about 55 miles south of the border between Kuwait and Iraq. The distance between Kuwait City and Basra is approximately 100 miles, while the distance to Riyadh is close to 380 miles.

The city is situated around a natural harbor with relatively deep waters, which allows large ships to access the city’s port. Kuwait City has a very low elevation, with an average height close to sea level, and most residential areas are located along the coastline. There are also nine islands associated with the city area, although most of them are uninhabited. The eastern coastal areas of the city face the Persian Gulf and are home to numerous offshore oil platforms.

The central part of Kuwait City includes neighborhoods such as Abdullah Al-Salem, Shamiya, Shuwaikh Residential, Mirqab, and Bnied Al-Gar. Outer districts and surrounding urban areas include Salmiya, Sulaibikhat, Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh, Al-Adan District, and other residential neighborhoods.