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Babylon Governorate

Imagine a place where ancient cities whisper stories and a big river flows through! That's Babylon Governorate!

Images

Flag of Babylon Governorate

Flag of Babylon Governorate

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Saddam Hussein's palace in Babylon Governorate
Lettre de Hammurabi a Sin-iddinam AO 5420
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Clay tablet of Belshunu, governor of Babylon, Iraq. 5th century BCE. Pergamon Museum
Replicas of the Ishtar Gate in Babylone Governorate 2016 1
Statue of governor of Tura Dagan, Mari. Originally from Mari, found in Babylon. 1894-1594 BCE. Ancient Orient Museum, Istanbul
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Diorite head of Puzur-Ishtar, prince or governor of Mari. From Babylon, Iraq, purchase before 1899. Vorderasiatisches Museum, Berlin
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Key Facts

Location
Central Iraq.
Population
About 1,820,700 people.
Area
5,119 square kilometers.
Capital
Hillah.
Famous For
Being near the ancient city of Babylon.

Where is This Magical Place?

Babylon Governorate is like a special spot in the middle of a country called Iraq. It's not a tiny island, but it's also not as big as a whole continent! Think of it as being in the middle of a big playground. A super important river, called the Euphrates, flows right through it, like a giant blue ribbon. This river has been there for thousands of years, helping people live and grow things.

Meet the Capital City!

The main city here is called Hillah. It's like the biggest house in the neighborhood. Hillah sits right across the big Euphrates river from the super old, ancient city of Babylon. Imagine living next door to a place that's been around since your great-great-great-great-grandparents were kids, and even before that! The ancient city of Babylon is famous for its amazing history.

How Big is It Really?

Babylon Governorate is pretty big! It covers an area of about 5,119 square kilometers. That's like having over 5,000 soccer fields all put together! And guess what? Lots of people live here! Almost 2 million people call this place home. That's like filling up a giant stadium with people, over and over again!

What Do People Do There?

People in Babylon Governorate do all sorts of things. They live in cities and towns, and they work to make things and help each other. They grow food, build houses, and run shops. It's a busy place where people work together to make their home a great place to live. The land is good for growing yummy things because of the big river nearby.

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