Kuwait City
The capital of Kuwait and a centre of modern Arab culture in the Gulf — designated Islamic Capital of Culture in 2016 — Kuwait City grew rapidly after oil was discovered in 1934 and now holds the Kuwait Towers, landmark water reservoirs built in 1975 and opened in 1979, alongside the National Museum, the Grand Mosque completed in 1986, and the historic Mubarakiya market. Nearby Failaka Island preserves ancient Greek archaeological remains.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population60,064
- Nearest water from center 5.6 km3.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 9.3 km5.8 mi
Kuwait City: quick answers
Where is Kuwait City?
Kuwait City is in Kuwait.
How do you get to Kuwait City?
The nearest airport is Kuwait City (KWI), about 28 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Kuwait City?
The warmest month is July, averaging 38°C100°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 13°C56°F. The wettest month is November, with about 31 mm1.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Kuwait City?
OpenStreetMap lists 6 museums, 50 restaurants and 78 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.