Muş Province facts for kids
Muş Province (called Muş ili in Turkish) is a region in eastern Turkey. It's like a state or a large county. The capital city of this province is Muş.
Muş Province covers an area of about 8,196 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of a small country! In 2010, about 406,886 people lived there. Most people in Muş Province are of Kurdish background.
About Muş Province
Muş Province is known for its beautiful nature. It has wide plains and mountains. The climate can be quite cold in winter. Summers are usually warm and dry. Many people in the province work in farming. They grow crops like wheat and barley. Raising animals is also a big part of life there.
Cities and Towns
The biggest city and capital of the province is Muş. It is a central hub for the area. Another important town is Malazgirt. This town is famous for a very old and important battle.
The Battle of Manzikert
In 1071, a big battle happened near Malazgirt. It was called the Battle of Manzikert. This battle was between the Byzantine Empire and the Seljuk Turks. The Seljuk Turks won this battle. This victory was a very important moment in history. It helped the Turks move into Anatolia, which is now modern-day Turkey.
Districts of Muş Province
Muş Province is divided into six smaller areas called districts. Each district has its own main town. These districts help manage the different parts of the province.
- Bulanık
- Hasköy
- Korkut
- Malazgirt
- Varto
- Muş (This is the central district where the capital city is located)
