Babylon Governorate

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Babylon Governorate?Central Iraq
2. How many people live in Babylon Governorate?Approximately 1,820,700 (2023 estimate)
3. How big is Babylon Governorate?5,119 square kilometers (1,976 sq mi)
4. What is the capital of Babylon Governorate?Hillah
5. What language do people speak in Babylon Governorate?Arabic
6. Why is the Euphrates River important to Babylon Governorate?The river brings fertile soil to the alluvial plains, making the land great for growing crops and supporting the people who live there.

Alluvial Plains: Flat land formed by sediment deposited by rivers, known for its fertility.
Code of Hammurabi: One of the earliest and most complete written legal codes from ancient Babylon.
Federal System: A form of government where power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.