Capital Governorate (Kuwait)
The Capital Governorate (Arabic: العاصمة, romanized: al-ʿĀṣima Gulf Arabic: il-ʿĀṣma), sometimes referred to as Al Kuwayt, is one of the six governorates of Kuwait. It comprises the historic core of Kuwait City, industrial and port areas such as Shuwaikh and Doha Port, and several offshore islands.
Al-ʿĀṣima
العاصمة | |
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The Fourth Ring Road | |
Map of Kuwait with Al-ʿĀṣima highlighted | |
| Coordinates (Al Kuwait): 29°20′03″N 47°58′53″E | |
| Country | Kuwait |
| Capital | Kuwait City |
| Areas | 23 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 200 km2 (80 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2014) | |
| • Total | 534,964 |
| • Density | 2,700/km2 (6,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+03 (EAT) |
| ISO 3166 code | KW-KU |
Al-ʿĀṣima means 'The Capital' in Arabic. Al-ʿĀṣima houses most of Kuwait's financial and business centres such as the Kuwait Stock Exchange.
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