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Dhale (الضالع Aḍ-Ḍāliʿ) is one of the governorates that were been created after the unification of Yemen. The population of the province accounts for 2% of the total population of the republic. The governorate is divided into 9 districts. The city of Dhale is the administrative centre of the province. Dali is one of the governorates that is known for agriculture, and most of the population works in that industry. The most important agricultural crop is coffee. The province also contains mineral resources, most importantly talc, which is used in the manufacture of paper, paint, cosmetics and pesticides. This governorate is also home to the Damt hot-springs (Ḥamam-Damt), a popular tourist attraction. One of the ancient cities in the region is Juban, a city famous for its castle and the historic Mansuria school, built by the Tahrids. The climate in Dhale governorate is mostly temperate throughout the year.

History
Before unification, Dhale governorate consisted of Al Husha District, Juban District, Damt District, and Qa'atabah District of North Yemen, as well as part of South Yemen's Lahij Governorate. 70% of the land of Dhale governorate was in North Yemen; Juban District is originally from Al Bayda Governorate, while Al Husha District was part of Taiz Governorate. Damt District and Qa'atabah District were parts of Ibb Governorate.

Location
Dali province is located between latitude (42: 13) northward, and  longitude (43: 44) eastward, and away from the capital Sana'a distance of  (245 km). It relates to  the  provinces of  Ibb  and Baidha  from the north, the provinces of  Baidha and Lahj  from the east, Lahj province from the  south, Ibb and Taiz provinces  from  the west.