Capital Governorate (Kuwait)

Asimah Governorate
محافظة العاصمة
Muḥāfaẓat al-ʿĀṣima
Map of Kuwait with Al-ʿĀṣima highlighted
Map of Kuwait with Al-ʿĀṣima highlighted
Coordinates (Al Kuwait): 29°20′03″N 47°58′53″E / 29.33417°N 47.98139°E / 29.33417; 47.98139
Country Kuwait
CapitalKuwait City
Areas34
Area
 • Total
200 km2 (80 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2014)[1]
 • Total
534,964
 • Density2,700/km2 (6,900/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+03 (AST)
ISO 3166 codeKW-KU

The Asimah Governorate or Capital Governorate[a], 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 Port and Doha Port, and several offshore islands.

The governorate houses most of Kuwait's financial and business centres such as the Kuwait Stock Exchange.

The Fourth Ring Road
The centre of Kuwait City at night, with the Kuwait National Assembly
Failaka Island ruins
Date seller in Kuwait's traditional Sūg li-Mbārkīya
  1. ^ "Statistical Reports". stat.paci.gov.kw. Archived from the original on 2014-03-13. Retrieved 2014-09-03.


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