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Province of Nineveh

Historical Background

City of Nineveh has an ancient history
which goes back to the fifth millennium B.
C. This city is regarded as one of the most
historically important cities in Iraq as it had
been the capital of the Assyrian Empire
during its widest expansion. In it the first
library was established. This Province, with
Mosul being its center is the second biggest
city in Iraq, after the capital, Baghdad,
regarding its area.

Location

Nineveh Province is situated in the northern western part of Iraq, (402 km) from
Baghdad.

Area

The area of the Province of Nineveh is (36.515 km²).

Population

Inhabitants of the Province are (3793982).

Main cities

- Mosul District (Basheeqa, Shora,
Hamam Al Alil, Qayara,
Mahalabiya)
- Hamdaniyah District (Namrood,
Bartila)
- Sinjar District (Shamal,
Qayrawan)
- Tilkef District (Wana, Al Qoosh)
- Ba'aj District (Qahtaniya)
- Tella'fer District (Zamar, Rabeea,
Eyathiya)
- Sheikhan District (Zankan)
- Hatra District (At Tal)
- Makhmour District (Kwair)
Al-Hadba'a Tower