Kasserine Governorate facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kasserine
ڨصرين
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Map of Tunisia with Kasserine highlighted
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| Country | Tunisia |
| Created | June 21, 1956 |
| Capital | Kasserine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8,260 km2 (3,190 sq mi) |
| Area rank | Ranked 4th of 24 |
| Population
(2014)
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| • Total | 439,243 |
| • Rank | Ranked 11th of 24 |
| • Density | 53.18/km2 (137.73/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01 (CET) |
| Postal prefix |
1200
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| +216 | 77 |
| ISO 3166 code | TN-42 |
Kasserine Governorate (Arabic: ولاية الڨصرين Wilāyat al-Gaṣrīn) is one of Tunisia's twenty-four governorates. A governorate is like a large region or province. It is located in the west-central part of the country.
This area covers about 8,260 square kilometers. That's a pretty big space! In 2014, about 439,243 people lived there. The main city and capital of the Kasserine Governorate is a place also called Kasserine.
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About Kasserine Governorate
Kasserine Governorate was created on June 21, 1956. It is one of the important regions in Tunisia. The governorate is known for its unique geography. It has both mountains and plains.
Location and Size
Kasserine Governorate is in the middle-west of Tunisia. It shares borders with other governorates. Its large size makes it the 4th biggest governorate in Tunisia. This means it covers a lot of land.
Population and People
Based on the 2014 census, over 439,000 people call Kasserine Governorate home. This makes it the 11th most populated governorate in Tunisia. People here live in cities and smaller towns.
The Capital City
The capital city of the governorate is Kasserine. This city is the center for government and business in the region. It's where many important activities happen.
Historical Sites in Kasserine
The Kasserine Governorate is home to many ancient ruins. These sites show the rich history of the area. They tell stories of past civilizations.
Sbeitla's Ancient Ruins
One famous place is Sbeitla. It is an ancient Roman city. You can see many old buildings there. These include temples, public baths, and arches. They are very well preserved.
Capitoline Temples
In Sbeitla, you can find the Capitoline Temples. These were important religious buildings. People used to worship gods there a long time ago.
Public Baths
The ancient Romans loved public baths. Sbeitla has ruins of these baths. People would go there to wash and socialize.
Arches of Diocletian and Antoninus Pius
There are also grand arches in Sbeitla. The Arch of Diocletian and the Arch of Antoninus Pius are examples. These arches were built to honor emperors. They show amazing ancient engineering.
Images for kids
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Capitoline temples
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Public baths
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Arch of Diocletian
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Public baths
See also
In Spanish: Gobernación de Kasserine para niños
