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Gambela Region
regional state of Ethiopia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gambela is a region in Ethiopia. The capital city is also named Gambela.
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Gambela Peoples' Region
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Regional State | |
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Country | Ethiopia |
Capital | Gambela |
Area | |
• Total | 29,782.82 km2 (11,499.21 sq mi) |
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Population (2017) | |
• Total | 435,999 |
• Density | 15/km2 (38/sq mi) |
ISO 3166 code | ET-GA |
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It is between the Baro and Akobo River. Gambela National Park covers about 15% of the land.
The region is divided into:
- Anuak Zone
- Mezhenger Zone
- Nuer Zone
- Itang (woreda)