Al Anbar Province

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/al-anbar-province

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1. Where is Al Anbar Province?Western Iraq, bordering Syria, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia
2. How many people live in Al Anbar Province?Approximately 1.7 million people (as of recent estimates)
3. How big is Al Anbar Province?138,500 square kilometers
4. What is the capital of Al Anbar Province?Ramadi
5. What language do people speak in Al Anbar Province?Arabic
6. What is the major rivers?Euphrates and Tigris

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