Governorates of Kuwait
Kuwait is divided into 6 governorates (muhafazah). The governorates are further subdivided into areas. The governorate is headed by a Governor appointed by a ministerial decree for a period of 4 years which can be renewed upon the proposal of the Prime Minister.
| Governorates of Kuwait | |
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| Category | Governorate |
| Location | State of Kuwait |
| Number | 6 Governorates (as of 27 November 1999) |
| Populations | Mubarak Al-Kabeer Governorate - 254,999 (lowest); Farwaniya Governorate - 1,169,312 (highest) |
| Areas | Hawalli Governorate - 85 km2 (33 sq mi) (smallest); Jahra Governorate - 12,750 km2 (4,920 sq mi) km² (largest) |
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Member State of the Arab League |
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| Constitution |
| Kuwait portal |
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