Areas of Kuwait

Kuwait is divided into six governorates, in each there are several areas (Arabic: مناطِق‎‎). Areas, due to their small area which does not exceed 5 km2 (2 sq mi), are sometimes called towns. However they are officially translated to areas. The Arabic word for area, Mantaqa منطقة can mean both mean area and region.

Areas of Kuwait

Kuwait is divided into six governorates, in each there are several areas (Arabic: مناطِق‎‎). Areas, due to their small area which does not exceed 5 km2 (2 sq mi), are sometimes called towns. However they are officially translated to areas. The Arabic word for area, Mantaqa منطقة can mean both mean area and region.