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Erbil Governorate

Imagine a land in Iraq that's super old and full of amazing things to discover!

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Erbil Governorate Building

Erbil Governorate Building

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23. Erbil Citadel, Erbil Governorate, Iraqi Kurdistan
4. Shanidar cave, a paleolithic cave in Bradost Mountain, Erbil Governorate, Iraqi Kurdistan. April 4, 2014
Topzawa Stele or Topzawa Rock. It describes Urartian clashes with Assyrians. The stele belonged to the kingdom of Musasir at Sidekan village, Erbil Governorate, Iraq. Erbil Civilization Museum, Iraqi Kurdistan
27. Part of the wall of Erbil Citadel, Hawler, Erbil Governorate, Iraq
File:Wounded ISOF soldier in West Erbil hospital. Erbil Governorate, Iraqi Kurdistan, Iraq, Western Asia. 27 November, 2016.jpg
3. Shanidar cave, a paleolithic cave in Bradost Mountain, Erbil Governorate, Iraqi Kurdistan. April 4, 2014
File:Topzawa Stele or Topzawa Rock. It describes Urartian clashes with Assyrians. The stele belonged to the kingdom of Musasir at Sidekan village, Erbil Governorate, Iraq Erbil Civilization Museum, Iraqi Kurdistan.jpg
Collage of Hawler - Erbil Governorate
40. Erbil Citadel, Erbil Governorate, Iraqi Kurdistan
250. Erbil Stones and Gems Museum. Interior of Erbil Citadel, Hawler, Erbil Governorate, Iraq
239. Interior of Erbil Citadel, Hawler, Erbil Governorate, Iraq. The French Institute of the Near East

Key Facts

Location
Northern Iraq, in the Kurdistan Region.
Capital City
Erbil.
Population
Over 2.5 million people.
Area
About 15,000 square kilometers (like 3,000 soccer fields!).
Languages Spoken
Kurdish and Arabic.

Where is Erbil?

Erbil Governorate is a special part of Iraq, way up north in a place called the Kurdistan Region. It's like a big, important puzzle piece in the country. Think of it as a busy city and the whole area around it, all working together. It's a place where history and modern life meet, making it super interesting!

A Land of Mountains and Sunshine!

This governorate has lots of cool landscapes! There are tall mountains that touch the sky and flat lands perfect for growing things. The weather can be hot in the summer, like a super sunny day at the park, but it gets cooler when it's not so hot. Sometimes, you might even see snow on the highest mountains, like a fluffy white blanket!

Stories from Long, Long Ago!

Erbil is one of the oldest places in the world where people have lived continuously! That means people have been calling it home for thousands and thousands of years, even before your grandparents' grandparents were born. Imagine all the stories these ancient streets could tell if they could talk!

What Do People Do There?

People in Erbil Governorate work hard and have fun! It's a big center for business and trade in the Kurdistan Region. They grow yummy food, make things, and welcome visitors. It's a place where families live, kids go to school, and everyone helps make their home special.

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