Benishangul-Gumuz Region facts for kids
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Benishangul-Gumuz Region
ቤንሻንጉል ጉሙዝ
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Regional State
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Map of Ethiopia showing Benishangul-Gumuz Region
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| Country | Ethiopia | ||
| Capital | Asosa | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 50,699 km2 (19,575 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 1,127,001 | ||
| • Density | 22.22926/km2 (57.5735/sq mi) | ||
| ISO 3166 code | ET-BE | ||
Benishangul-Gumuz is a special region in Ethiopia, a country in Africa. It's known as a "Regional State." The main city and capital of this region is Asosa.
The name "Benishangul-Gumuz" comes from two important groups of people who live there. These groups are the Berta, who are also called Benishangul, and the Gumuz.
How Benishangul-Gumuz is Organized
Just like other parts of Ethiopia, Benishangul-Gumuz is split into smaller areas. These smaller areas are called administrative zones. It helps to manage the region better.
Main Administrative Zones
Here are the main zones in Benishangul-Gumuz:
- Asosa
- Kamashi
- Metekel
See Also
- In Spanish: Región Benishangul-Gumaz para niños
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