Erbil Governorate, Northern administrative region in Iraq
Description
Erbil Governorate is an administrative region in northeast Iraq comprising several districts across a broad geographic area. The territory includes multiple urban centers and rural areas served by various roads, services, and facilities.
History
The area has been inhabited since ancient times and served as a trade and administrative center through various periods. The region experienced shifts in control and governance as different powers influenced the broader region over centuries.
Culture
The region functions as an educational and research hub with universities shaping daily life and drawing students from across the country. These institutions create a focused community oriented toward learning and professional development.
Practical
Access is provided through an international airport serving multiple destinations for arriving travelers. Banking and basic services are widely available in urban areas, though rural zones may have fewer options depending on location.
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The territory holds a population of 1,763,351 residents and maintains a Human Development Index of 0.702, marking substantial growth in the Kurdistan Region.
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Shanidar Cave
71.2 km
Citadel of Erbil
2.3 km
Cheekha Dar
103.1 km
Hallgurd mountain
96.7 km
Dukan Dam
86.6 km
Geli Eli Beg Waterfall
62.1 km
Franso Hariri Stadium
2.3 km
E1 Tower
2.6 km
Mudhafaria Minaret
3 kmTell Shemshara
81.3 kmBekhal Waterfall
63.6 kmJalil Khayat Mosque
2.4 km
Saint Joseph Church
6.1 km
Kurdish Textile Museum
2.2 km
Erbil Civilization Museum
1.9 km
Kelashin Stele
113.3 km
Qizkapan
97 km
Chaldean Catholic Archeparchy of Arbil
3 km
Qalatga Darband
84.9 km
Erbil Observatory
59.1 kmDeralok Dam
104.4 kmQasr Shemamok
26.7 km
Tell Bazmusian
80.1 kmBeyyurdu Dam
131.8 kmHalgurd Sakran National Park
91.1 kmBestoon Cave
71.2 km
Saint John the Baptist Cathedral, Ankawa
6.5 km
Mart Shmoni Church (Ankawa)
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