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Fun fact 1 about Aleppo

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The name Ḥalab is believed to originate from a Semitic root meaning 'to milk' or 'milk'.

Aleppo
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Aleppo

Syria

Country
Syria
Population
2.1M
Coordinates
36.20, 37.13
152nd most populous city in the world

Aleppo is a city in northern Syria, which serves as the capital of the Aleppo Governorate, the country's most populous governorate.

From the “Etymology” section

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