[1] The Euphrates divides the district, with Hajin and As-Souseh subdistricts being part of Jazira (Upper Mesopotamia) while Abu Kamal and Al-Jalaa subdistricts are part of the Shamiyah (the Syrian Desert).

[2][3] Abu Kamal is an economically prosperous farming region with cattle-breeding, cereals, and cotton crops.

It is home to the historical site Dura-Europos and the tell of the ancient kingdom of Mari.

The district of Abu Kamal is divided into four subdistricts or nawāḥī (population as of 2004[1]):

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