Kovli
Kovli گوندێ کوڤلی | |
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Village | |
 Kovli village surrounded by green hills and distant mountains | |
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| Coordinates: 37°02′49″N 43°08′22″E / 37.04690°N 43.13931°E | |
| Country |  Iraq |
| Region |  Kurdistan Region |
| Governorate | Duhok |
| District | Mangesh |
| Government | |
| • Village Chief | Ismail Mirza Mohammed Kovli |
| Population (2024) | |
• Total | 5,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (AST) |
Kovli (Kurdish: گوندێ کوڤلی, Gundê Kovli)[1][2] is a Kurdish village located in the Duhok Governorate, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. It lies within the administrative boundaries of the Mangesh[3] district and has a population of approximately 5,000 people.[4]
Culture
Kovli preserves a rich and diverse culture that reflects the authentic Kurdish heritage. The village is known for its celebrations and festivals that showcase local arts and crafts.[5]
Economy
Kovli's economy is primarily based on agriculture and animal husbandry. The village is famous for cultivating a variety of crops such as grains and vegetables, as well as producing dairy products. Some residents also rely on trade and services as additional sources of income.
Notable People
- Wahid Kovli (1970–2017), Peshmerga commander, known for his leadership in the fight against ISIS.[6][7]
Climate
Kovli has a relatively cool climate, with summer temperatures typically not exceeding 30°C, making it suitable for outdoor activities. In winter, the village experiences low temperatures, which can drop below freezing.
Gallery
A peaceful landscape of Kovli village nestled among green hills and distant mountains.
An overview of Kovli village, showing houses nestled on a green hillside with open land surrounding them.
See also
References
- ^ "| داود أمين |". al-nnas.com. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- ^ Warvin Tawfeeq (2019-05-17). belbelava 2019 xeleka 11 gonde kovile. Retrieved 2024-12-01 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Mangesh (The Beautiful Historic Village) - 100HALA". 2023-12-31. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ "ملحمة جبل متين ١٩٦٣". Parti Pedia (partipedia.org) (in Arabic). 2023-08-01. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- ^ Waar Media (2022-05-21). Wargeh - Kovilê | وارگەهـ - کۆڤلێ. Retrieved 2024-12-28 – via YouTube.
- ^ "وسائل إعلام كردية: وفاة قائد بارز بالبيشمركة بجلطة دماغية في دهوك". قناه السومرية العراقية (in Arabic). Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ^ Kurdistan24 (2017-02-03). "VIDEO: Brain stroke kills Peshmerga 'IS Hunter' at 46". VIDEO: Brain stroke kills Peshmerga 'IS Hunter' at 46. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
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