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Province of Diwaniyah

Historical Background

It is one of the middle Euphrates
Provinces that lies within the alluvial
plain of Iraq. The name of the city first
appeared during the eighteenth century.
River Euphrates passes through the
Province where it is known as Shatt Al-
Diwaniyah. Diwaniyah is characterized by
the fertile lands which qualifies it to be
the food basket for the people at the area
in specific, and for Iraq, in general.

Location

The Province of Diwaniyah is located at the southern part of Iraq, surrounded by
Najaf, Karbala, Babylon, Muthanna and Thi Qar. It is characterized by agriculture,
such as rice, and other agricultural crops.

Area

The area of the Province of Diwaniyah is (8.507) km².

Population: The population of the Province is (1.311.699) person.

Main cities:

- Diwaniyah District, Saniya-
Shafiya- Daghara
- Ifak District, Nifer- Bedair-
Sumer
- Shamiyah District,
Ghammas- Mhanawiya-
Salahiya
- Hamza District, Sadeer-
Shanafiya