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Gambela Region
Regional state in western Ethiopia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Gambela Region (also spelled Gambella; Amharic: ጋምቤላ), officially the Gambela Peoples' Region, is a regional state in western Ethiopia, bordering South Sudan. Previously known as Region 12, its capital is Gambela. The Region is situated between the Baro and Akobo Rivers, with its western part including the Openo River.
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Gambela Peoples' Region
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Country | Ethiopia |
Capital | Gambela |
Government | |
• Chief Administrator | Umod Ujulu (Prosperity Party) |
Area | |
• Total | 29,782.82 km2 (11,499.21 sq mi) |
• Rank | 9th |
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Population (2017) | |
• Total | 435,999[2] |
• Rank | 10th |
ISO 3166 code | ET-GA |
HDI (2019) | 0.566[3] medium · 4th of 11 |
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