Ariana Governorate facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ariana
أريانة
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Map of Tunisia with Ariana highlighted
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| Country | Tunisia |
| Created | March 1, 1983 |
| Capital | Aryanah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 482 km2 (186 sq mi) |
| Area rank | Ranked 23rd of 24 |
| Population
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| • Total | 576,088 |
| • Rank | Ranked 9th of 24 |
| • Density | 1,195.2/km2 (3,096/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01 (CET) |
| Postal prefix |
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| ISO 3166 code | TN-12 |
The Ariana Governorate (which is Wilāyat Aryānah in Arabic) is a special area in Tunisia. Think of it like a state or a large county. Tunisia has twenty-four of these governorates, and Ariana is one of them. It's located in the northern part of the country.
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What is the Ariana Governorate?
The Ariana Governorate is an administrative region in Tunisia. This means it's a specific area that helps the country manage its people and resources. It's a place where many people live and work.
Where is Ariana located?
Ariana Governorate is found in the northern part of Tunisia. This country is in North Africa. Being in the north often means it's close to the coast and important cities.
How big is the Ariana Governorate?
This governorate covers an area of 482 square kilometers (about 186 square miles). To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of a medium-sized city or a small county.
How many people live there?
According to a count done in 2014, about 576,088 people call the Ariana Governorate home. That's a lot of people living and working together in this region!
What is the capital city?
The main city, or capital, of the Ariana Governorate is a place also called Aryanah. This is usually where the main government offices for the governorate are located.
See also
In Spanish: Gobernación de Ariana para niños
