Kuwait is divided into six governorates, which serve as the country's primary administrative divisions in a two-tier governance structure. These governorates function as the main units for implementing central government policies and delivering public services to local populations. Each governorate is administered by a governor appointed by the Minister of Interior and operates under the supervision of the national government. The governorates are responsible for managing local administrative affairs, including civil registration, municipal services, public safety coordination, and infrastructure oversight within their jurisdictions. This administrative framework allows Kuwait's central government to maintain organized control over regional administration while ensuring standardized service delivery across different geographic areas of the country. The governorate system facilitates both administrative efficiency and local presence of government authority throughout Kuwait's relatively compact national territory.