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Sinjar

Discover Sinjar, a town nestled near tall mountains in Iraq, where amazing people live!

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Views in June of 2019 of a cathedral rising above ruined buildings in the old neighborhood of Shingal (Sinjar) 18

Views in June of 2019 of a cathedral rising above ruined buildings in the old neighborhood of Shingal (Sinjar) 18

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Zengid Atabegs of Sinjar. Qutb al-Din Muhammad bin Zengi. 1197-1219. Sinjar mint. Dated AH 607 (AD 1210-1)
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Sinjar Gobel
Views around the city center of Shingal (Sinjar) in summer of 2019, following the war with the Islamic State 16
Ruins of Sinjar in July of 2019, following war with the Islamic State 09
Yezidi woman in a village near the Sinjar Mountain Range
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Sinjar shepherd
Al-Hawl and Sinjar offensives (2015) map
A Yezidi Sinjar Resistance Unit fighter
Islamic State graffiti in the ruins of Sinjar in July of 2019, following war with the Islamic State 18

Key Facts

Location
Northern Iraq.
Population
About 88,023 (in 2013).
Main City
Sinjar.
Languages
Arabic, Kurdish, and Syriac are spoken.
Fun Fact
Sinjar is located just 5 kilometers from the Sinjar Mountains.

Where is Sinjar?

Imagine a special town called Sinjar, tucked away in the northern part of a country called Iraq. It's like a little secret hidden near some big, rocky hills called the Sinjar Mountains. These mountains are so close, they're only about 5 kilometers away, which is like the distance of a short bike ride! Sinjar is a town where lots of people live and have their homes.

Who Lives in Sinjar?

The people who call Sinjar home are mostly Yazidi. They have their own special traditions and ways of celebrating. Think of it like having your own family traditions, but for a whole town! They have lived here for a very long time, making this place their home and sharing their culture with each other.

What's it Like There?

Sinjar is a town with a lot of people! In 2013, there were about 88,000 people living there. That's more people than can fit in a giant stadium! The town is located in a part of Iraq called Nineveh Governorate. It's a place with its own unique story and a beautiful landscape around it.

Fun Facts About Sinjar!

Did you know that Sinjar is very close to some mountains? These mountains are called the Sinjar Mountains and they are a big part of what makes this area special. The town is also known for its people, the Yazidi, who have a rich history and culture. It's a place with a lot of heart!

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