Raqqa Governorate

Also known as Al-Raqqah, Al-Raqqah Governorate

governorate of Syria

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Raqqa Governorate is a region in Syria located in the northeastern part of the country. It has been significant in recent Syrian history, particularly during the Syrian civil war when it became a major area of conflict and was controlled by various armed groups.

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Population: 854000
Area: 19616
Image: Raqqa,center3.jpg

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Commons category: Raqqa Governorate
native label: مُحافظة الرقة

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Raqqa Governorate (Arabic: مُحافظة الرقة, romanized: Muḥāfaẓat ar-Raqqah) is one of the fourteen governorates of Syria. It is situated in the north of the country and covers an area of 19,618 km. The capital is Raqqa.

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