Sharq
شرق | |
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District | |
Coordinates: 29°23′N 47°59′E / 29.383°N 47.983°E[1] | |
Country | ![]() |
Governorate | Capital Governorate |
Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) |
Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 14,708 |
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Sharq (Arabic: شرق, romanized: Šarq) is a historic waterfront district of Kuwait City. It is Kuwait's oldest neighborhood although most pre-oil buildings were demolished. It is a business area and contains many notable buildings, skyscrapers and malls such as the Souq Sharq and Arraya Tower.