Areas of Kuwait
Kuwait is divided into six governorates, and in each there are several areas. They are much less commonly called by other names such as districts or towns. However, they are commonly known inside the English-speaking community in Kuwait and are officially translated to as areas. The Arabic word for area, Mintaqah, means both area and region. Areas are further sub-divided into blocks, each of which is referred by a number. All blocks are divided into streets . Then some areas may be further sub-divided into, which is translated to avenue or lane.
Each area in Kuwait has an official governmental facility called a co-op society or just society. They are mainly supermarkets that provide foods and products and they take part in maintaining some of the areas landmarks, but they're not legally obliged to. They have elected members who manage them. Only residents of the area can vote for their society's membership.