Raqqa Governorate
Ar-Raqqah
مُحافظة الرقة | |
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.svg) Map of Syria with Ar-Raqqah highlighted | |
| Country |  Syria |
| Capital | Ar-Raqqah |
| Manatiq (Districts) | 3 |
| Area | |
• Total | 19,616 km2 (7,574 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 921,000 |
| • Density | 47/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| ISO 3166 code | SY-RA |
| Main language(s) | Arabic |
Ar-Raqqah Governorate (Template:Lang-ar ALA: Muḥāfaẓat ar-Raqqah) is one of the fourteen governorates (provinces) of Syria. It is situated in the north of the country and covers an area of 19,616 km². The governorate has a population of 921,000 (2010 census office estimate). The capital is Ar-Raqqah.
Districts
The governorate is divided into 3 districts (manatiq):
These are further divided into ? sub-districts (nawahi).
Syrian Civil War
As of 19 September 2012, the town of Tal Abyad, directly across the border from the Turkish town of Akçakale, was under rebel control.[1][2]
On 11 February 2013, Syrian rebels, including al-Nusra fighters, took control of the Tabqa dam, and Tabqa city, according to SOHR and videos posted by rebels. Tabqa dam on the Euphrates river is the largest hydroelectric dam in Syria and provides electricity to many areas, including Aleppo.[3]
References
- ^ http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/08/world/middleeast/rebels-clash-with-syrian-security-forces-near-lebanon.html
- ^ "WRAPUP 3-Syrian rebels extend grip on Turkish border". Reuters. Retrieved 2012-10-10.
- ^ http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/12/world/middleeast/syrian-insurgents-claim-to-control-large-hydropower-dam.html?ref=middleeast
External links
- eraqqa The First Complete website for raqqa news and services
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