Basra Governorate

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/basra-governorate

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1. Where is Basra Governorate?Southern Iraq, bordering Kuwait and Iran
2. What is the capital of Basra Governorate?The city of Basra
3. How many people live in Basra Governorate?Estimated to be over 3 million people
4. How big is Basra Governorate?Approximately 19,080 square kilometers (7,367 square miles)
5. What language do people speak in Basra Governorate?Arabic (official), with local dialects and influences
6. When was Basra Governorate built?The city of Basra was founded in 636 CE

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