Diyala Governorate, Administrative region in northern Iraq.
Diyala is an administrative division in the eastern part of the country, stretching toward the Iranian border and covering several districts. The terrain shifts from flat farmland along the river to hilly zones in the east, where streams run through valleys used for agriculture.
The region used to be part of a larger province until it was organized as a separate administrative zone in the late 1970s. The capital, Baqubah, took on a central role for trade and local administration in the decades that followed.
Farming traditions shape daily routines across the area, with markets in larger towns selling grain and dates from nearby fields. Teahouse gatherings and hospitality customs remain central to social life in both urban centers and smaller riverside settlements.
Connections between main towns run along intercity roads that pass through settled areas and farming zones. Travel within the region requires attention to local conditions and on-site information about passable routes.
On the eastern edge lie the Diyala marshes, a system of wetlands that attracts migrating birds along their routes. Local fishermen use traditional techniques to catch fish in these shallow waters, especially in the months after the rainy season.
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