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Kuwait

Capital of: Kuwait City

Kuwait City is the capital of Kuwait—the seat of government and the country’s political and economic hub. “City” is the key clue: capitals are cities, while “Kuwait Bay” and “Kuwait Harbor” are geographic features, and “Kuwait Province” would be an administrative region, not a capital. Located on Kuwait Bay along the Gulf coast, Kuwait City is known for landmarks like the Kuwait Towers and the National Assembly. It grew from an 18th‑century trading port into a modern metropolis shaped by oil wealth and history, including the 1990–91 Gulf War. Memory tip: when in doubt, the capital is almost always the “City,” not a bay, harbor, or province.