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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Kuwait_CityKuwait City - Wikipedia

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   Kuwait City ( Arabic: مدينة الكويت) is the capital and largest city of Kuwait. Located at the heart of the country on the south shore of Kuwait Bay on the Persian Gulf, it is the political, cultural and economic centre of the emirate, containing Kuwait's Seif Palace, government offices, and the headquarters of most Kuwaiti corporations and banks.

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3. www.tripadvisor.com › Attractions-g294003THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Kuwait City - Tripadvisor

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   Things to Do in Kuwait City, Kuwait: See Tripadvisor's 44,975 traveler reviews and photos of Kuwait City tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Kuwait City. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › KuwaitKuwait - Wikipedia

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   Kuwait City is located on Kuwait Bay, a natural deep-water harbor. Kuwait's Burgan field has a total capacity of approximately 70 billion barrels (11 billion cubic metres) of proven oil reserves. During the 1991 Kuwaiti oil fires, more than 500 oil lakes were created covering a combined surface area of about 35.7 km 2 (13 + 3 ⁄ 4 ...

5. www.lonelyplanet.com › kuwait › kuwait-cityKuwait City travel - Lonely Planet | Kuwait, Middle East

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   • Tareq Rajab Museum. Housed in the basement of a large villa, this exquisite ethnographic museum should not be missed. There are inlaid musical instruments suspended in glass…
   • Souq Mubarakiya. Once the centre of trade before the nation found oil, Kuwait City's old souq has retained its sprawling, bustling glory. The historical centre of the…
   • Grand Mosque. The largest of the city’s 800 mosques, opened in 1986, completely survived the Iraqi invasion. It cost KD14 million (US$46 million) to build, with…
   • Scientific Center. One of the largest aquariums in the Middle East is housed in this sail-shaped building. The giant spider crabs (3.8m leg to leg), fluorescent jellyfish…

6. www.britannica.com › place › Kuwait-capitalKuwait | Map, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   Kuwait, city and national capital, eastern Kuwait. The city lies on the southern shore of Kuwait Bay of the Persian Gulf and is home to most of the country’s population. Its name is derived from the Arabic ‘kut,’ meaning ‘fort.’ Learn more about the city, including its history and economy.

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7. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › Kuwait_CityKuwait City – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   Kuwait City (Arabic: مدينة الكويت Madīnat al-Kuwayt) is the capital of Kuwait. Kuwait City is a bustling metropolis of high-rise office buildings, luxury hotels, wide boulevards and well-tended parks and gardens. Its most dominant landmarks are the Kuwait Towers.

8. www.britannica.com › place › KuwaitKuwait | Land, People, Economy, Society, History, & Maps

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   4 days ago · Kuwait, country of the Arabian Peninsula located in the northwestern corner of the Persian Gulf. A small emirate nestled between Iraq and Saudi Arabia, it is situated in a section of one of the driest deserts on Earth. The capital is Kuwait city, which is home to most of the country’s population.