Akre

Also known as Aqrah

Akre (, , ) is a city located in Kurdistan Region of Iraq. It is disputed by the Nineveh Governorate and the Duhok Governorate which both partially claim it. Akre is known for its celebrations of Newroz.

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Place details

Locality: سارمای خواروو
Region: محافظة نینوى
Country: العراق
Population: 23,000
Timezone: Asia/Baghdad

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Settlement.name: Akrê
Settlement.native_name: (Sorani Kurdish) (Arabic)
Settlement.native_name_lang: ku
Settlement.settlement_type: City
Settlement.image_skyline: File:Nawroz festival in Akre, Kurdistan Region of Iraq 09.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Newroz festival in Akre
Settlement.pushpin_map: Iraq
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location of Akre
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Autonomous Region
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Province
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Nineveh Governorate (de jure) Duhok Governorate (de facto)
Settlement.subdivision_type3: District
Settlement.subdivision_name3: Akre District
Settlement.established_date: 7th century BC
Settlement.leader_title: Governor
Settlement.leader_name: Dalawar Bozo
Settlement.unit_pref: Metric

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History
20th century
Notable natives
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References

== History == thumb|Buildings in Akre, on a steep slope with a mountain behind them The city was built in the 7th century B.C. and is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. The Medes ruled the city from 612 to 550 BC in what is known as its golden age. Zoroastrian Prince Zand was the prince of the city.

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