Diyala Governorate

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Diyala Governorate?Northeastern Iraq, bordering Iran
2. What is the capital of Diyala Governorate?Baqubah
3. What language do people speak in Diyala Governorate?Arabic, Kurdish
4. What is the major river?Diyala River
5. What is the key educational institution?University of Diyala
6. Why is the Diyala River important?The river gives water for irrigation, which lets farmers grow crops in an otherwise dry area.

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