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Wasit

Wasit is a governorate of eastern Iraq. Its capital is the city of Al Kut. The name Wasit comes from Arabic and generally means middle or center. The province is located in the eastern Mesopotamian plain, along the Tigris River, and features a hot, arid climate with a reliance on irrigation for agriculture.

Geography and economy are closely linked to the Tigris and surrounding farmland. The landscape supports farming

Demographics and society: the population is predominantly Arab, with Shia Islam the majority practice in the

History and contemporary context: Wasit has ancient Mesopotamian roots and later became part of modern Iraq’s

Administrative structure: Wasit is divided into several districts (qadha), with Al Kut serving as the central

and
animal
husbandry,
with
crops
such
as
dates,
cereals,
and
vegetables
common
in
the
region.
The
capital,
Al
Kut,
serves
as
the
administrative
and
commercial
center
of
the
governorate,
where
trade
and
local
services
sustain
many
communities.
governorate,
while
minority
communities
live
in
smaller
numbers.
The
region
has
a
mix
of
urban
and
rural
settlements,
with
many
residents
involved
in
agriculture
and
related
trades.
administrative
framework.
In
recent
decades,
the
governorate
has
experienced
the
impacts
of
regional
conflict
and
security
operations,
including
periods
of
conflict
and
post-conflict
reconstruction.
Efforts
in
infrastructure,
education,
and
public
services
have
been
ongoing
as
part
of
broader
national
development
initiatives.
hub
for
administration
and
services.
The
province
continues
to
play
a
role
in
Iraq’s
eastern
economy
and
cultural
landscape.