Quneitra Governorate facts for kids
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Quneitra Governorate
مُحافظة القنيطرة
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Map of Syria with Quneitra Governorate highlighted
Syrian held areas are red, a large portion of the governorate is in the UNDOF buffer zone (hatched pink) and Israeli occupied Golan Heights (hatched). |
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| Country |  Syria |
| Capital | Quneitra |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,200 km2 (500 sq mi) |
| Estimates range between 685 km² and 1,861 km² | |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 90,000 |
| • Density | 75/km2 (194/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| ISO 3166 code | SY-QU |
| Main language(s) | Arabic |
Quneitra Governorate (Arabic: مُحافظة القنيطرة, pronounced Muḥāfaẓat Al-Qunayṭrah) is one of the fourteen governorates in Syria. A governorate is like a large region or province within a country. Its capital city is also called Quneitra.
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About Quneitra Governorate
Quneitra Governorate is a region located in the southwestern part of Syria. It is known for its unique geography and history. The governorate is named after its capital city, Quneitra.
Location and Size
Quneitra Governorate is situated in a strategic area. It shares borders with other Syrian governorates. The total area of the governorate is about 1,200 square kilometers. This makes it one of the smaller governorates in Syria.
Population and People
As of 2011, about 90,000 people lived in Quneitra Governorate. Most people in the region speak Arabic. The governorate is home to various communities.
The Capital City: Quneitra
The city of Quneitra is the capital of the governorate. It is an important center for the region. The city has a long history. It has seen many changes over the years.
Special Areas in the Governorate
A significant part of Quneitra Governorate includes the Golan Heights. This area has a special status. Some parts are under Syrian control. Other parts are in a buffer zone. This zone is monitored by the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF). This group helps keep peace in the area.
Images for kids
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View of the destroyed city
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Demographic map of Quneintra Governorate (Golan Heights) before the 1967 six day war
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Demographic map of Quneintra Governorate (Golan Heights) today (excludes any permanent depopulation or repopulation that might have happened during the Syrian civil war
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Demographic map of Quneintra Governorate (Golan Heights) overlaid with the location of the depopulated Syrian localities because of the Israeli occupation
See also
In Spanish: Gobernación de Quneitra para niños
