Al Karāmah
District of
Muḩāfaz̧at Baghdād - Iraq

Coalition Provisional Authority

The Coalition Provisional Authority was established as a transitional government following the invasion of Iraq by the United States and its allies, members of the Multi-National Force – Iraq which was formed to oust the government of Saddam Hussein in 2003.

Located at 33.3333, 44.3833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.685 miles away.
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Coalition Provisional Authority, United States Department of Defense agencies

National Museum of Iraq

The National Museum of Iraq is a museum located in Baghdad, Iraq. Also known as the Iraq Museum, it contains precious relics from the Mesopotamian civilization.

Located at 33.3283, 44.3854 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.685 miles away.
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Museums established in 1926, Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Archaeological museums, History museums, National museums, Museums in Iraq, Archaeology of Iraq, Looting

House of Wisdom

This article is about the medieval Abbasid Library, Baghdad. For the ancient Fatimid university see Dar al-Hikmah. The House of Wisdom was a library, translation institute and research center established in Abbasid-era Baghdad, Iraq. It was a key institution in the Translation Movement and is considered to have been a major intellectual hub during the Islamic Golden Age.

Located at 33.3423, 44.3836 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.685 miles away.
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9th-century establishments, Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Defunct libraries, Medieval Iraq, Educational institutions established in the 8th century, History of Islamic science, Arabic architecture, Libraries in Iraq, Destroyed landmarks, Harun al-Rashid

Kingdom of Iraq (Mandate administration)

The Kingdom of Iraq under British Administration or Mandatory Iraq was created under the League of Nations Class A mandate under Article 22 and entrusted to Britain, when the Ottoman Empire was divided in August 1920 by the Treaty of Sèvres, following World War I. This award was prepared on April 25, 1920, at the San Remo conference in Italy. France controlled the Mandates of Syria and Lebanon.

Located at 33.3333, 44.3833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.685 miles away.
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20th century in Iraq, Former countries in the Middle East, Fertile Crescent, Iraq–United Kingdom relations, States and territories established in 1920, 1920 establishments, 1932 disestablishments, British military occupations, World Digital Library related

Garden of Ridván, Baghdad

The Garden of Ridván (lit. garden of paradise) or Najibiyyih Garden was a wooded garden in what is now Baghdad's Rusafa District, on the banks of the Tigris river. It is notable as the location where Bahá'u'lláh, founder of the Bahá'í Faith, stayed for twelve days from April 21 to May 2, 1863, after the Ottoman Empire exiled him from Baghdad and before commencing his journey to Constantinople.

Located at 33.3451, 44.3781 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.685 miles away.
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Gardens in Iraq, Bahá'u'lláh, Bahá'í gardens

Central Bank of Iraq

The Central Bank of Iraq is the central bank of Iraq.

Located at 33.3376, 44.3941 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.686 miles away.
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Central banks, Baghdad, Economy of Iraq, Bank robberies, Banks of Iraq, Commercial buildings completed in 1985, 1947 establishments in Iraq, Banks established in 1947

Al-Zawraa Stadium

Al Zawraa Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Baghdad, Iraq. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Al Zawra. The stadium holds 20,000 people and was built in 1978.

Located at 33.3442, 44.3682 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.685 miles away.
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Football venues in Iraq, Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Sport in Baghdad

Haifa Street

Haifa Street (or Hayfa Street) is a two mile long street in Baghdad, Iraq. Along with Yafa Street (named after the port city of Jaffa), it runs southeast to the Assassin's Gate, an archway that served as the main entrance to the American-run Green Zone during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, paralleling the Tigris river. It was named "Haifa" in the 1980s by Saddam Hussein in honor of the port city of Haifa. The street is lined with many high-rise buildings.

Located at 33.3365, 44.3815 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.685 miles away.
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Neighborhoods in Baghdad, Streets in Baghdad

Iraq Securities Commission

Iraq Securities Commission, (ISC) is an independent public commission that oversees the activities of licensed securities markets, one of which is the Iraq Stock Exchange.

Located at 33.3242, 44.3581 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.683 miles away.
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Financial regulatory authorities, Economy of Iraq

Al-Sarafiya bridge

The al-Sarafiya bridge crosses the River Tigris in Baghdad. It was built in the 1940s or 1950sand connected the two northern Baghdad neighborhoods of Waziriyah and Utafiyah. Having been previously damaged by American bombing in 1991, the bridge partially collapsed when an abandoned truck bomb exploded on April 12, 2007 at 0700 local time, UTC+3. At least 10 people were killed and 26 injured, though there were reports of 20 more trapped in cars that had gone off the bridge.

Located at 33.3536, 44.3728 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.685 miles away.
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Bridges in Iraq, Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Bridge disasters in Iraq, Bridge disasters caused by warfare, Bridge disasters caused by terrorism, Bridges over the Tigris River

Administrative districts in Baghdad

There are nine administrative districts in the city of Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, that correspond to the nine district advisory councils. The Baghdad Security Plan used these nine districts as the nine security districts. These were formed in 2003 following the invasion of Iraq. District council members are selected from the 89 Neighborhood Advisory Councils in Baghdad. The number of neighborhood representatives on the district council is based upon the community's population.

Located at 33.3333, 44.3833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.685 miles away.
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Administrative districts in Baghdad, Government of Iraq

Mutanabbi Street

Mutanabbi Street is located in Baghdad, Iraq, near the old quarter of Baghdad; at Al Rasheed Street. It is the historic center of Baghdad bookselling, a street filled with bookstores and outdoor book stalls. It was named after the 10th century classical Iraqi poet Al-Mutanabbi. This street is well established for bookselling and has often been referred to as the heart and soul of the Baghdad literacy and intellectual community.

Located at 33.341, 44.3888 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.686 miles away.
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Neighborhoods in Baghdad, Streets in Baghdad, Bookstore neighborhoods

Mustansiriya Madrasah

Mustansiriya Madrasah is a historical building in Baghdad, Iraq. It was the premises of one of the oldest Islamic universities in the world, established in 1227 as a Madrasah by the Abbasid Caliph al-Mustansir making it one of the oldest universities in the world. It is located on the left bank of the Tigris River, the building survived the Mongol invasion of 1258, and has been restored.

Located at 33.3385, 44.3896 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.686 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in the 13th century, 1233 establishments, Education in Baghdad, Buildings and structures in Baghdad

Al Rasheed Street

Al Rasheed Street or Al Rashid Street is located in Downtown Baghdad and is one of the city's main streets, stretching from North Gate to South Gate. The origin of Al Rasheed Street goes back to the Ottomans who ruled Iraq from 1534 to 1918. During that time, the only known public street in Baghdad was Al Naher Street (Shari al-Naher). Al Naher means River - the street stretches a few kilometers along the east banks of the river Tigris, so this may be the reasoning behind its name.

Located at 33.3427, 44.3887 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.686 miles away.
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Streets in Baghdad, Neighborhoods in Baghdad

Khan Murjan

The Khan Murjan‎ is a building in the souq of Baghdad, Iraq. The structure was first built in the 14th century as a caravanserai, an inn for traveling merchants, whose center was a hall more than 13 metres high. The crenellated arches of brick and perforated windows make this a fascinating piece of architecture. The building was reputedly in a state of disrepair for over two centuries, with waist-high flood water from the Tigris standing in the famous hallway.

Located at 33.3386, 44.3925 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.686 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Baghdad

Al Turath University College

Al Turath University College is a private Iraqi university established in 1988 in Baghdad, Iraq. The name al-turath (التراث) means "heritage" or "tradition."

Located at 33.3181, 44.3606 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.683 miles away.
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Universities in Iraq, Education in Baghdad, Educational institutions established in 1988

Al-Washash

Al-Washash is a neighborhood of Baghdad, Iraq. Located within Mansour district, surrounded by, Iskan from west, Al-Mutanabi from south, Al-Mothana Airport from east.

Located at 33.3333, 44.35 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.683 miles away.
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Neighborhoods in Baghdad

Ministry of Trade (Iraq)

The Ministry of Trade of Iraq is a conglomeration of state-owned enterprises and operates a nearly $6bn annual budget that provides a monthly public food distribution programme for Iraqis. It also manages the import of grain, seeds and construction materials.

Located at 33.3214, 44.3667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.684 miles away.
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Government ministries of Iraq, Economy ministries

Baghdad Medical City

Baghdad Medical City (مدينة الطب) formerly known as Saddam Medical City (1983-2003) and before that known as Medical City Teaching Hospital (1973-1983) is a complex of several teaching hospitals in Bab Al-Moatham, Baghdad, Iraq The Medical City includes the Baghdad University College of Medicine. The largest hospital in the complex is the Surgical Specialties Hospital built in 1980.

Located at 33.3451, 44.3781 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.685 miles away.
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Hospitals in Iraq, Government of Iraq, Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Hospitals established in 1980

Muthenna Airbase

Muthanna Airbase was an Iraqi military facility west of the center of Baghdad. It consisted of one 3,000 m asphalt/concrete runway sited in a developed industrial/residential area. It was the home base for Iraqi Air Force transport squadrons and navigation school. During the 1991 Gulf War, three of Baghdad's 42 targets—Iraqi Air Force headquarters, Muthanna airfield, and Ba'ath party headquarters—absorbed 20 percent of the effort.

Located at 33.3271, 44.369 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.684 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Airports in Iraq, Iraqi Air Force bases

Ministry of Justice (Iraq)

The Ministry of Justice of Iraq (MoJ) is the federal government ministry concerned with judicial and prosecutorial training, publishing the Official Gazette, notaries public, deeds & records, and since June 5, 2004, prisons. Since 21 December 2010, Hassan al-Shimari has been the Iraqi justice minister. The ministry has a staff of 13,619 (2007), 130 courthouses and headquarter located are at the Ministry of Justice Building.

Located at 33.3308, 44.3919 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.685 miles away.
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Government ministries of Iraq, Law enforcement in Iraq, Justice ministries

Baghdad Central Station

Baghdad Central Station is the main train station in Baghdad. It links the rail network to the south and the north of Iraq. The station was built by the British. They started to build it in 1948 and finished it in 1953. The station is the biggest one in Iraq.

Located at 33.3236, 44.3803 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.685 miles away.
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Transport in Baghdad, Railway stations in Iraq, Buildings and structures in Baghdad

Muthenna Air Base

Muthenna Air Base is a former Iraqi Air Force base in the Al-Anbar Governorate of Iraq. It was captured by Coalition forces during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003.

Located at 33.3267, 44.3681 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.684 miles away.
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Closed facilities of the United States Air Force in Iraq, Iraqi Air Force bases

Ministry of Human Rights (Iraq)

Iraqi Ministry of Human Rights is one of The Iraqi government Agencies, The Ministry was founded by Coalition Provisional Authority Order No. 60 for the year 2003 with The forming of First Iraqi government (Government of the Governing Council) after the invasion of Iraq. The Ministry interested of Human Rights Propaganda, Saddam Regime victims, victims of terrorism rights, Martyrs Rights, Prisoners Rights, and Mass graves in Iraq. The current Minister of Human Rights is Mohammed Shia' Al_Sudani.

Located at 33.32, 44.365 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.684 miles away.
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Government ministries of Iraq

Al-Rahman mosque

The Al-Rahman mosque in Baghdad, was intended to be one of the largest mosques in Iraq. It was begun by Saddam Hussein in 1998, but work was cut short during the 2003 invasion of Iraq and it was never completed. It remains uncompleted in Baghdad's Mansour neighbourhood, in the place of the old race track. Its main, uncompleted dome, is surrounded by eight smaller, independent domes, which in turn feature eight even smaller domes integrated in their walls.

Located at 33.325, 44.3705 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.684 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Mosques in Iraq