Kubbar Island
Kubbar (Arabic: جزيرة كبر) 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.
| Location | Kubbar Island, Kuwait |
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| Coordinates | 29°04′18″N 48°29′36″E |
| Tower | |
| Foundation | concrete base |
| Construction | metal skeletal tower |
| Height | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Shape | square pyramidal tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | black and white horizontal bands tower |
| Power source | solar power |
| Operator | Middle East Navigation Aids Service |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Range | 18 nmi (33 km; 21 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl(2) W 10s |
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