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Geography of Kuwait
ContinentAsia
RegionMiddle East
Coordinates29°30′N 47°45′E / 29.500°N 47.750°E / 29.500; 47.750
AreaRanked 152nd
 • Total17,820 km2 (6,880 sq mi)
 • Land100%
 • Water0%
Coastline499 km (310 mi)
Highest pointMutla Ridge
306 m (1,004 ft)
Lowest pointPersian Gulf
0 m (0 ft)
Longest riverNo permanent rivers
Largest lakeNone
ClimateArid climate
Natural resourcesPetroleum, fish, shrimp, natural gas
Natural hazardsDust storms, sand storms, flash floods, thunderstorms
Environmental issuesAir pollution, water pollution, desertification, limited natural fresh water
Exclusive economic zone11,026 km2 (4,257 sq mi)

Kuwait is a country in West Asia, bordering the Persian Gulf, between Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Kuwait is located at the far northwestern corner of the Persian Gulf. Kuwait is 17,820 square kilometres in size. At its most distant points, it is about 200 km (120 mi) north to south, and 170 km (110 mi) east to west. Kuwait has 10 islands. Kuwait's area consists mostly of desert.

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