Aleppo Governorate facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Aleppo Governorate
مُحافظة حلب
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Map of Syria with Aleppo highlighted
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| Country |  Syria |
| Capital | Aleppo |
| Manatiq (Districts) | 10 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18,482 km2 (7,136 sq mi) |
| Population
(2011)(Pre-Civil War)
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| • Total | 4,867,000 |
| • Density | 263.34/km2 (682.04/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| ISO 3166 code | SY-HL |
| Main language(s) | Arabic Syriac Kurdish Turkish Armenian |
| Website | Aleppo Governorate |
Aleppo Governorate (which is Muḥāfaẓat Ḥalab in Arabic) is one of the fourteen special areas called governorates in Syria. Think of a governorate like a large state or region within a country. Its main city and capital is Aleppo.
This governorate is very important because it has the largest number of people living in it compared to all other governorates in Syria.
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Exploring Aleppo Governorate
Where is Aleppo Governorate?
Aleppo Governorate is located in the northern part of Syria. It shares borders with other Syrian governorates and also with another country, Turkey. Its location makes it a key area for trade and travel.
What is a Governorate?
A governorate is like a big administrative region in Syria. It's similar to a state in the USA or a province in Canada. Each governorate has its own capital city and is managed by a governor. The governor helps to run things like public services and local projects for the people living there.
People and Languages
In 2011, before some big changes, about 4.8 million people lived in Aleppo Governorate. This makes it the most crowded governorate in Syria. Many different languages are spoken here, showing the rich mix of cultures. The main language is Arabic, but you can also hear Syriac, Kurdish, Turkish, and Armenian.
The Capital City: Aleppo
The capital city of the governorate is also called Aleppo. It is one of the oldest cities in the world, with a long and interesting history. Aleppo is known for its ancient markets, historic buildings, and its importance as a center for trade and culture for many centuries. It's a very busy and lively city.
Images for kids
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Geographic features of northwestern Syria
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Aleppo city hall, the seat of the governorate and the city council
See also
In Spanish: Gobernación de Alepo para niños
