เขตผู้ว่าการอัสซุวัยดาอ์
Also known as al-Suwayda Governorate, as-Suwayda Governorate
governorate of Syria
AI overview
Suwayda Governorate is a region in southwestern Syria with a distinct identity shaped by its predominantly Druze population. It matters because the Druze community there has maintained a degree of autonomy and has played a significant role in Syrian politics and regional dynamics, particularly during periods of conflict.
AI-generated from the Wikipedia summary — may contain errors.
Key facts
- Country
- Syria
- Control
- Administrative Council of Jabal Bashan (de-facto) , Syrian transitional government (de-jure, west and furthest east areas only)
- Capital
- Suwayda
- Governor
- Mustafa al-Bakour
- Head of the suwayda governorate council
- Muhsina al-Mahithawi
- Commander of the internal security force
- Hussam al-Tahhan
- Total
- 5,550 km (2,140 sq mi)
- Density
- 67.6/km (175/sq mi)
- Time zone
- UTC+3 ( AST )
- Iso 3166 code
- SY-SU
- Main language s
- Arabic
via Wikipedia infobox