Hama Governorate
Hama
مُحافظة حماة Ḥamā | |||
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ALA-LC: Muḥāfaẓat Ḥamā) is one of the 14 governorates of Syria. It is situated in western-central Syria, bordering Idlib and Aleppo Governorates to the north, Raqqa Governorate to the east, Homs Governorate to the south, and Tartus and Latakia Governorate to the west. It is the only Governorate (excluding Damascus) that does not border a foreign country. Measures of its area vary from 8,844 km2[2] to 8,883 km2,[3] with its capital being the city of Hama .
HistoryArchaeological sites
Modern SyriaHama has historically been a centre of opposition to the Assad regime, and it was the centre of an uprising in the late 1970s to the early 1980s that resulted in the 1982 Hama massacre.[4][5] Syrian Civil WarThe city was one of several that saw anti-Assad protests in 2011, the violent suppression of which ultimately led to the outbreak of civil war. GeographyThe western regions of the governorate are part of the Orontes river flowing through it, Hama city lies on this river.[11] The central and eastern regions of the governorate consist of flatter desert terrain.
SettlementsThe provincial capital is and Tayyibat at Turki.DistrictsThe governorate is divided into five nawahi ):
EconomyAgriculture dominates the labor force of Hama Governorate, with 48% of employment occurring within this sector. The remaining employment is spread between industry (22%) and trade and other services (30%). The main agricultural crops are wheat, barley, cotton, beetroot, onion, tobacco, and various vegetables. Fruit trees such as olive, pistachio, apple, pear, plum and peach are also commonly grown here. Animal breeding of sheep, goats, poultry and bees are prevalent in Hama.[12] Between 1926 and 1949, Hama witnessed developments in its public sector with industry expanding on sugar plants, onion drying, oils manufacturing, cotton grinning factories, and cement production and processing. Other manufacturing industry that was expanded include soda, ice cream, candy, textile, wool, cotton, rugs, carpets, gowns, and horse saddles. The region is also Syria's center of its chemical and manufacturing industry.[12]
DemographicsAs per the 2004 Syrian census the population was 1,385,000. Gallery
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