Farikah

In today's world, Farikah is a topic that has captured the attention of millions of people around the world. Whether due to its impact on society, its historical relevance or its influence on people's daily lives, Farikah has managed to become a recurring topic in conversations, debates and discussions in all areas. With a constant presence in the media and social networks, Farikah has managed to transcend borders and cultures, generating interest and concern in people of all ages and conditions. In this article, we will thoroughly explore the impact and importance of Farikah, analyzing its implications and relevance in contemporary society.

This article is about the village in northern Syria. For the Middle Eastern dish, see Freekeh.
Farikah
فريكة
Furaykah
Village
Farikah is located in Syria
Farikah
Farikah
Location in Syria
Coordinates: 35°34′30″N 36°16′13″E / 35.57500°N 36.27028°E / 35.57500; 36.27028
Country Syria
GovernorateHama
DistrictAl-Suqaylabiyah
SubdistrictShathah
Population
 (2004)
 • Total
2,497

Farikah (Arabic: فريكة, also spelled Frikka, Freike, Freikeh or Furaykah) is a village in northern Syria, administratively part of the Hama Governorate, located north of Hama. It is situated in the Ghab plain. Nearby localities include Shathah and Nabl al-Khatib to the south, al-Amqiyah Tahta and al-Ankawi to the east, al-Ziyarah to the northeast and Sirmaniyah to the north. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), Farikah had a population of 2,497 in the 2004 census.[1] Its inhabitants are predominantly Alawites.[2]

Government forces and rebels contested Farikah throughout July 2015.[3]

References

  1. ^ General Census of Population and Housing 2004. Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). Hama Governorate. (in Arabic)
  2. ^ Rockwood, Bill. "Interactive Map: A Valley at War". PBS Frontline.
  3. ^ "Syrian rebels took the last of Idlib province from government forces today, here's how it happened".