Dhi Qar Governorate facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Thi Qar
ذي قار
Thi Qar Province
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| Country |  Iraq |
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| Capital | Nasiriyah | |
| Governor | Ahmed Gheni Al Khafagy | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 12,900 km2 (5,000 sq mi) | |
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| • Total | 2,000,000 | |
| HDI (2017) | 0.665 medium |
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Dhi Qar Governorate (also spelled Thi Qar) is a special region in southern Iraq. It is like a state or province. Its main city and capital is Nasiriyah. Before 1976, this area was called Muntafiq Governorate.
Dhi Qar is very important because it was once the center of an ancient civilization called Sumer. This is where some of the world's first cities were built! You can still find the ruins of famous ancient cities like Ur and Eridu here. The southern part of Dhi Qar is also home to the beautiful Mesopotamian Marshes.
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Discovering Dhi Qar's Past
Ancient History: The Land of Sumer
Dhi Qar is known as the "heartland" of Sumer. Sumer was one of the earliest civilizations in the world. It existed thousands of years ago in ancient Mesopotamia. Many important discoveries about human history have been made here.
This region was home to some of the oldest cities ever built. These include Ur, Eridu, Lagash, Larsa, Girsu, Umma, and Bad-tibira. These cities had advanced systems for their time. They had writing, laws, and impressive buildings.
The Battle of Dhi Qar
A long time ago, a famous battle took place in this area. It was called the Battle of Dhi Qar. This battle was an important event in the history of the region.
Life in Modern Dhi Qar
Dhi Qar Governorate today includes several towns. Some of these towns are al-Rifai, Qalat Sukkar, Ash Shatrah, al-Gharraf, Suq al-Shuyouk, Khamisiyah, and al-Chibayish.
Who Lives in Dhi Qar?
About 2 million people live in Dhi Qar. Most of the people are Shia Arabs. The southern marsh areas have traditionally been home to a group of people known as the Marsh Arabs. They have a unique way of life connected to the wetlands.
Economy and Daily Life
In 2007, Dhi Qar was a very poor area. Many people did not have jobs. About 31% of people were unemployed. Also, about 32% of the population lived in poverty. Efforts are being made to improve life for the people in the governorate.
Regions of Dhi Qar
Dhi Qar Governorate is divided into several smaller areas called districts. These districts help manage the different parts of the region.
- Al-Chibayish
- Al-Rifa'i
- Shatrah
- Nasiriyah
- Suq Al-Shuykh
See Also
- Al-Habboubi Square
- Ayad Radhi
- Cradle of civilization
