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Governorate of Kuwait From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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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)[1] | |
• 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.
Mr. Nasir Sabah Nasir Mubarak I was governor from 1962 until his death in 1979. Salim Sabah Nasir Mubarak I became the next governor, circa 1979.[2] Jabir Abdallah Jabir Abdallah II become governor in 1985. Thabit Al Muhanna became governor in 2014.[2]
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