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Kuwait
LocationLocation: Kuwait is in the Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf, between Iraq and Saudi Arabia

Geographical FeaturesGeographical Features: Kuwait consists mostly of desert, with little altitude difference. The climate is dry and hot. On the north coast of the Persian Gulf, a number of islands is situated, largest of which is Bubiyan. It is considered to be one of the fifteen lands that comprise the so-called "Cradle of Humanity"

The major cities are the capital Kuwait, Salmiya (most inhabitants) and Hawalli.

Total Area: 17,820 km2 (6,879 miles2)
Coastline: 499 km (310 miles)
Lowest Point: 0 m (0 feet)
Persian Gulf
Highest Point: 306 m (1,004 feet)
Unnamed peak

Regions Regions/States/Provinces/Districts: Kuwait is divided into 5 governorates (muhafazat).

Al Ahmadi, Al Farwaniyah, Al Asimah, Al Jahra, Hawalli
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