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Education

The Province has a number of primary and secondary schools among which is the
international school of Shwaifat, and many state universities, colleges and institutes in
addition to the private ones. The most important state Universities include Hawler
medical university, Saladin University. Among the private institutions are Kurdistan
University, Dijlah College University, Jihan College University, the Lebanese- French
University for Business Management, and Ishq Medical College.

Health

The Province has more than 42 hospital covering all the specializations and a number
of the State central hospitals, among which are (Irbil University hospital, Azadi
hospital, Rezgari hospital, Central Pediatric hospital) and 270 medical center all over
the province outskirts and districts.

Tourist sites

Castle of Irbil: It is situated at the center of
the city of Irbil at Kurdistan of Iraq. Its history
dates back to the Assyrian age, approximately
the first millennium B. C. It was built
primarily for defensive purposes, as it was
regarded immune stronghold for the city of
Irbil by then.

Gilli Ali Beg waterfall

This waterfall occurs between the cities of
Khalifan and Soran. Its length is 12 km. It is
situated between the mountains of Korek and
Nouathneen, 60 km from Shaqlawa summer
resort. Gilli Ali Beg waterfall descends from a
high point in a high speed. It is 130 km from
the city of Irbil and it is one of the beautiful
summer resorts in Irbil and in Iraq in general.
It is 800 m above sea level.