Wāli facts for kids
Wāli or vali is a title used during the Arab Empire and Ottoman Empire. It means governor. It is still used in some countries with Arabic culture.
In Algeria, a wāli is the "governor" of each of the 48 provinces. They are chosen by the president.
In Iran the governors are called Vāli.
In Turkey the head of the 81 provinces is called a wāli.
Images for kids
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Mehemet Ali Viceroy of Egypt, by Auguste Couder, 1841.
See also
In Spanish: Valí para niños
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