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Geography and MapsA collection of maps and geographic information for Kuwait, including outline, detailed and regional maps, and selected physical data
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Kuwait is located in Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf, between Iraq and Saudi Arabia, in the timezone GMT 3. The country has
boundaries of 462 - Iraq 240, Saudi Arabia 222 (km), and a coastline of 499 (km). Major urban areas: Kuwait City, Mina Al Ahmadi, Shuwaikh.
Elevations
Lowest point: Persian Gulf 0 m
Highest point: unnamed location 306 m
Physical Features
Arabian desert
Hazards
Sudden cloudbursts are common from October to April and bring heavy rain, which can damage roads and houses; sandstorms and dust storms occur throughout the year, but are most common between March and August
Climate
Dry desert; intensely hot summers; short, cool winters
Natural Resources
Petroleum, fish, shrimp, natural gas
Land Use
Arable land: 0.84% permanent crops: 0.17% other: 98.99% (2005)
Renewable Water Resources
0.02 cu km (1997)
Fresh Water Withdrawal
total: 0.44 cu km/yr (45%/2%/52%) per capita: 164 cu m/yr (2000)
Environmental Issues
Limited natural fresh water resources; some of world's largest and most sophisticated desalination facilities provide much of the water; air and water pollution; desertification
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