Map of Kuwait in GeoPackage format
A map built from OpenStreetMap data, ready to download
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Open this place's area in the constructor and adjust everything to your needs
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What this map contains by default
This is how the map is built as-is — every setting can be changed in the constructor.
.gpkg
About GeoPackage
Map of Kuwait in GeoPackage — an export of real OpenStreetMap data for the selected area.
Open OGC format based on SQLite — a modern Shapefile replacement. Stores multiple layers, rasters, and metadata in a single compact file with SQL query support.
Which layers are in the file
This file for the selected area contains:
- Roads
- Buildings
- Water
- Greenery
- Points of interest
Coordinate systems
WGS 84 (EPSG:4326), selectable in the wizard
Compatibility
Units
Meters (projected in the chosen coordinate system)
| Category | GIS |
| File extension | .gpkg |
| Tier | Free |
What's in the GeoPackage map of Kuwait
169,190 buildings (141,980 residential, 322 commercial, 603 industrial, 1,741 religious), 28,870.9 km of roads, 9,844 points of interest, 50 landmarks.
The area covers 24,687 km², with about 7 buildings per km².
Mostly service roads 8,965.4 km, residential streets 7,811.3 km, unclassified roads 4,912.7 km.
The map marks 76 parks and 59 water bodies.
Key amenities: schools — 382, pharmacies — 195, supermarkets — 244.
Public transport: 148 bus stops, 3 rail stations.
GeoPackage includes 169,190 buildings and 9,844 POIs in a single SQLite file. Open in QGIS for analysis.
Main streets: شارع 1, شارع 2, شارع 3, شارع 5, طريق الصليبية
Landmarks: متحف الكويت الوطني, دار الآثار الإسلامية, Al Hashemi Marine Museum, مركز الشيخ عبدالله السالم الثقافي, متحف بيت العثمان
How to use GeoPackage for Kuwait
- Select the Kuwait map area on the main page
- Choose GeoPackage format and configure export settings
- Click Export and wait for processing
- Download the file and use in your application
Programs that open GeoPackage
FAQ: GeoPackage for Kuwait
Why is GeoPackage better than Shapefile?
GeoPackage stores all layers in one file, supports long field names, has no 2GB limit, and works faster.
