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Diyala Governorate

Imagine a land in Iraq where rivers flow and ancient stories whisper through the wind!

Images

Detail, side view of the stele of Dadusha, king of Eshnunna, c. 1800 BCE. From Tell Asmar, Iraq. Iraq Museum

Detail, side view of the stele of Dadusha, king of Eshnunna, c. 1800 BCE. From Tell Asmar, Iraq. Iraq Museum

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Detail, 4th register of the stele of Dadusha, king of Eshnunna, c. 1800 BCE. From Tell Asmar, Iraq. Iraq Museum
Stele of Dadusha
Detail, top register of the stele of Dadusha, king of Eshnunna, c. 1800 BCE. From Tell Asmar, Iraq. Iraq Museum
Detail, 3rd register of the stele of Dadusha, king of Eshnunna, c. 1800 BCE. From Tell Asmar, Iraq. Iraq Museum
Baqubah....Beautiful Building
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علم اقليم ديالى المقترح
Detail, 2nd register of the stele of Dadusha, king of Eshnunna, c. 1800 BCE. From Tell Asmar, Iraq. Iraq Museum
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Flag of Diyala Governorate
Iraq Diyala Governorate

Key Facts

Location
Northeastern Iraq.
Named After
The Diyala River.
Main Language
Arabic.
Fun Fact
It's a place where a big river helps everything grow!

Where is Diyala?

Diyala Governorate is a special place in the northeastern part of Iraq, a country far away. Think of Iraq as a big puzzle piece, and Diyala is a part of its top-right corner. It's like finding a treasure map and Diyala is marked with an 'X'!

Rivers and Greenery!

This land is named after the Diyala River, which is like a super long, watery highway that helps plants grow. The river brings life to the land, making it green and good for farming. It's like the river is giving the land a big drink of water!

A Place with a Past!

Diyala has been around for a very, very long time. People have lived here for ages, building homes and farming the land. It's a place where history is like a giant storybook, with many chapters written by the people who lived there before us.

What Do People Do?

People in Diyala work hard, often on farms, growing yummy food. They also trade with each other, sharing what they have. It's like a big neighborhood where everyone helps each other out. They speak Arabic, which is a beautiful language with a special sound.

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