Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region facts for kids
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Southern Nations, Nationalities,
and Peoples' Region ደቡብ ብሔሮች ብሔረሰቦችና ሕዝቦች ክልል
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Map of Ethiopia showing Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region
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| Country |  Ethiopia |
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| Capital | Awasa | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 105,887.18 km2 (40,883.27 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2017)
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| • Total | 19,170,007 | ||
| • Density | 181.041813/km2 (468.89614/sq mi) | ||
| ISO 3166 code | ET-SN | ||
The Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region is a large area in Ethiopia. People often call it SNNPR for short. It is one of the ten regional states in the country. The main city and capital of SNNPR is Awasa.
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About the SNNPR
The SNNPR is a very special part of Ethiopia. It is known for having many different groups of people. These groups have their own unique cultures, languages, and traditions.
Where is the SNNPR located?
The SNNPR is in the southwestern part of Ethiopia. It shares borders with other regions of Ethiopia. The region is home to beautiful landscapes, including parts of the Ethiopian Highlands.
How big is the SNNPR?
The SNNPR covers a large area of land. It is about 105,887 square kilometers (40,883 square miles). In 2017, more than 19 million people lived there. This makes it one of the most populated regions in Ethiopia.
Inside the SNNPR: Zones and Woredas
The SNNPR is divided into smaller areas to help manage it. These areas are called zones and special woredas. Think of them like states or counties within a larger region.
What are Zones and Woredas?
- A zone is a large administrative area. It is made up of several smaller districts.
- A woreda is a district, which is a smaller area within a zone.
- A special woreda is like a district that is not part of a zone. It has its own special administration.
Main Zones in the SNNPR
Based on information from the 2007 census, here are some of the main zones in the SNNPR:
- Bench Maji
- Dawro
- Gamo Gofa
- Gedeo
- Gurage
- Hadiya
- Keffa
- Keficho Shekicho
- Kembata Tembaro
- North Omo
- Sheka
- Sidama
- Silti
- South Omo
- Wolayita
Special Woredas
These are the special woredas in the SNNPR:
- Alaba
- Amaro
- Basketo
- Burji
- Dirashe
- Konso
- Konta
- Yem
Images for kids
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A Kambaata family in front of their traditional home in the Kembata Tembaro Zone.
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Members of the Mursi people.
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A Kambaata woman preparing enset, a very important food crop in the SNNPR.
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See also
In Spanish: Región de las Naciones, Nacionalidades y Pueblos del Sur para niños
