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'''Rhea''' ([[Wikipedia:Arabic|Arabic]]: {{lang|ar|nocat=true|آل ريا}} | '''Rhea''' ([[Wikipedia:Arabic|Arabic]]: {{lang|ar|nocat=true|آل ريا}} ''al-Reyāh'') is the [[Wikipedia:Capital city|capital city]] of [[Gandhara]] and the [[Sadat Governorate]]. It is the country's largest city and the second most populous city after [[Manas]]. Located at the western foothills of the [[Hare Krishna]] mountain range, the city has a mean elevation of {{convert|1,590|m|ft|abbr=on}}. The 2016 census reported a population of 2,004,093 within the city. Rhea and its [[Wikipedia:Metropolitan area|metropolitan area]] had a population of more than 3.8 million inhabitants. In addition to being one of the [[Wikipedia:List of cities by time of continuous habitation|oldest continuously inhabited cities]] in the world, Rhea is a major cultural and religious center of [[Outernatia]] and the [[Wikipedia:Arab world|Arab world]]. | ||
Rhea is known for its Gandhari-Islamic architecture, with many beautiful boulevards, covered bridges, palaces, mosques, and minarets. The Mihwar al-Dunya Square is one of the [[Wikipedia:List of city squares by size|largest city squares in the world]] and has been designated by [[Wikipedia:UNESCO|UNESCO]] as a [[Wikipedia:World Heritage Site|World Heritage Site]]. Due to its long history and cultural diversity, Rhea is nicknamed ''Nesf al-dunyā'' ([[Wikipedia:Arabic|Arabic]]: {{lang|ar|nocat=true|نصف العالم}}), meaning ''Half of the world''. The city is the seat of the central government and all of the government ministries of Gandhara. | |||
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Revision as of 20:09, 28 March 2018
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| Country |  Gandhara | ||
| Governorate |  Sadat | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Yasmine al-Massri | ||
| • City Council | Chairperson Omar Qureshi | ||
| Area | |||
| • Urban | 551 km2 (213 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 1,590 m (5,220 ft) | ||
| Population (2016) | |||
| • City | 2,004,093 | ||
| • Density | 3,637/km2 (9,420/sq mi) | ||
| • Metro | 3,856,768 | ||
| Area code(s) | (+62) 031 | ||
| Climate | BWk | ||
Rhea (Arabic: آل ريا al-Reyāh) is the capital city of Gandhara and the Sadat Governorate. It is the country's largest city and the second most populous city after Manas. Located at the western foothills of the Hare Krishna mountain range, the city has a mean elevation of 1,590 m (5,220 ft). The 2016 census reported a population of 2,004,093 within the city. Rhea and its metropolitan area had a population of more than 3.8 million inhabitants. In addition to being one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Rhea is a major cultural and religious center of Outernatia and the Arab world.
Rhea is known for its Gandhari-Islamic architecture, with many beautiful boulevards, covered bridges, palaces, mosques, and minarets. The Mihwar al-Dunya Square is one of the largest city squares in the world and has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Due to its long history and cultural diversity, Rhea is nicknamed Nesf al-dunyā (Arabic: نصف العالم), meaning Half of the world. The city is the seat of the central government and all of the government ministries of Gandhara.