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Hasakah Governorate

محافظة الحسكة
Map of Syria with Al-Hasakah highlighted
Map of Syria with Al-Hasakah highlighted
Country  Syria
Capital Al-Hasakah
Manatiq (Districts) 4
Area
 • Total 23,334 km2 (9,009 sq mi)
Population
 (31/12/2011)
 • Total 1,512,000
 • Density 64.798/km2 (167.83/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+3 (EEST)
ISO 3166 code SY-HA
Main language(s) Arabic, Kurdish, Syriac, Assyrian Neo-Aramaic, Armenian

The Al-Hasakah Governorate is one of the fourteen governorates in Syria. A governorate is like a large region or province. Its capital city is Al-Hasakah. This area is also sometimes called Gozarto.

What is Al-Hasakah Governorate?

Al-Hasakah Governorate is a big region in the northeastern part of Syria. It is known for its rich history and diverse population. The capital city, also called Al-Hasakah, is an important center for the region.

Size and Population

This governorate covers a large area of about 23,334 square kilometers. That's a bit smaller than the state of New Jersey in the USA. In 2011, about 1.5 million people lived here. This makes it one of Syria's more populated regions.

Languages and People

Many different groups of people live in Al-Hasakah Governorate. This makes it a very interesting place! The main languages spoken are Arabic, Kurdish, and Syriac. You might also hear Assyrian Neo-Aramaic and Armenian.

The main groups of people living here include Kurds, Arabs, Assyrians, Armenians, and Yazidis. They all have their own unique cultures and traditions.

See also

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