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Neighboring Countries of Kuwait
Kuwait shares land borders with 2 countries: Iraq (254 km) and Saudi Arabia (221 km).
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Countries bordering Kuwait
| Neighbour | Border length | Capital | Visa for Kuwait citizens |
|---|---|---|---|
 Iraq |
Baghdad | eVisa | |
 Saudi Arabia |
Riyadh | Visa-free |
Iraq accounts for 53% of Kuwait's 475 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).
Geography of Kuwait
Location
Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf, between Iraq and Saudi Arabia
Area
17,818 km² — slightly smaller than New Jersey
Terrain
Flat to slightly undulating desert plain
Climate
Dry desert; intensely hot summers; short, cool winters
Highest and lowest points
Highest: 3.6 km W. of Al-Salmi Border Post 300 m. Lowest: Persian Gulf 0 m. Mean elevation: 108 m.
Natural resources
Petroleum, fish, shrimp, natural gas
Natural 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
Good to know
Strategic location at head of Persian Gulf
Neighbours of Kuwait's neighbours
Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.
Iran
Jordan
Oman
Qatar
Syria
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Frequently asked questions about the borders of Kuwait
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).