Map of Kuwait

Kuwait occupies an area of 17,818 sq. km on the Arabian Peninsula at the head of the Persian Gulf.

As observed on the physical map of Kuwait above, the country also has several islands like Warbah, Bubiyan, and Failakah Islands.

Marked on the map is the Kuwait Bay which a major geographic feature in the country. It covers nearly 50% of the country’s shoreline and shelters the port of Kuwait.

Most of Kuwait is an entirely flat and dry barren desert of sandy plains broken by occasional shallow depressions and low hills. The land (desert) begins to rise slightly in the southwest, along the border with Saudi Arabia.

The country’s highest point is an unnamed hill that peaks at 1,003 ft. (306 m). The yellow upright triangle on the map represents this point.

There are no perennial lakes or rivers. Instead, there are wadis or transient watercourses that end in inland basins.

The lowest point in the country is the Persian Gulf at 0 m.

Kuwait overview:
Flag:Kuwait Flag
Legal Name:State of Kuwait
Capital Value:Kuwait City
Largest City:

Al Kuwayt (Kuwait City) (3,114,553)

Official languages:Arabic
Demonym(s):Kuwaiti
Government:Unitary parliamentary semi-constitutional monarchy
Legislature:National Assembly
Total Area:17,818 km²
Land Area:17,818 km²
Population:4,207,083
Density:200.2/km (518.5/sq mi) (62st)
GDP:$134.76 Billion
GDP Per Capita:$32,031.98
Currency Value:Kuwaiti dinars (KD)
Driving side:right
Calling code:+965
Internet TLD:.kw

Explore the stunning beauty of Kuwait with this interactive map! Discover the country’s diverse geography, from its vast sand dunes and desert landscape to its proximity to the Persian Gulf. Trace the roads and towns that make up the major cities, and take in the lakes and rivers that add to the beauty of the nation. Get a deeper understanding of Kuwait and its geography with this map!

Online Interactive Political Map

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Source: Basemap layers from Open Street Map (OSM), Arcgisonline, Wmflabs… Boundary Data from Database of Global Administrative Areas.

Kuwait (officially, the State of Kuwait) is divided into 6 governorates. In alphabetical order, these governorates are: Ahmadi, Al Asimah, Farwaniya, Hawalli, Mubarak Al-Kabeer and Jahra. These governorates are further subdivided into areas. 

With an area of 17,818 sq. km, Kuwait is one of the smallest countries in the world. Kuwait City is the capital and largest city of Kuwait. It is located at the heart of the country on the southern shores of Kuwait Bay on the Persian Gulf. Kuwait City is the country’s political, cultural and economic center. 

Location Maps

Where is Kuwait?

Kuwait is situated in the Middle East, along the Persian Gulf. It shares borders with two countries; Iraq in the north and Saudi Arabia in the south. Kuwait’s coastline is 500 kilometers (310 mi) long.

Kuwait is renowned for its dry desert climate and the abundance of oil production and exports, which makes it one of the wealthiest countries in the world. The capital and largest city is Kuwait City, but Al Ahmadi, Hawalli, and As Salimiyah are other significant populated places. Kuwait is home to nine islands, including Bubiyan, Warbah Island, and Failaka Islands.

Locator map of Kuwait
Locator map of Kuwait. Source: Wikipedia
Where is Kuwait?
Map showing location of Kuwait in the world.. Source: worldatlas.com
Location Map of Kuwait. Source: gisgeography.com
Location Map of Kuwait. Source: gisgeography.com. Source: gisgeography.com

High Definition Political Map of Kuwait

Political Map of Kuwait
Political Map of Kuwait. Source: nationsonline.org
Kuwait Map
Kuwait Map. Source: gisgeography.com
Governorates of Kuwait Map
Political Map of Kuwait showing the 6 governorates of the country, their capitals, and the national capital of Kuwait City.. Source: worldatlas.com
Kuwait political map.
Kuwait political map. Source: Ezilon.

Kuwait Administrative Map

Kuwait administrative map.
Kuwait administrative map. Source: CIA.
Kuwait Governorate Map
Kuwait Governorate Map. Source: gisgeography.com

Physical Map of Kuwait

Kuwait physical map.
Kuwait physical map. Source: Ezilon.
Kuwait physiography map.
Kuwait physiography map. Source: CIA.
Physical Map of Kuwait
Physical Map of Kuwait showing international borders, relief, highest point, important cities and islands.. Source: worldatlas.com
Kuwait Physical Map
Kuwait Physical Map. Source: gisgeography.com

Transportation Map of Kuwait

Kuwait transportation map.
Kuwait transportation map. Source: cia.gov

Kuwait Satellite Map

Kuwait Satellite Map
Kuwait Satellite Map. Source: gisgeography.com
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