Al Ghazālīyah
District of
Muḩāfaz̧at Baghdād - Iraq

Baghdad International Airport

Baghdad International Airport, and also Saddam International Airport originally,, is Iraq's largest airport, located in a suburb about 16 km west of downtown Baghdad in the Baghdad Governorate. It is the home base for Iraq's national airline, Iraqi Airways. It is often abbreviated BIAP, although BIAP is not an official airport code.

Located at 33.2625, 44.2344 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.675 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Airports in Iraq, Saddam Hussein, Transport in Baghdad

Dur-Kurigalzu

Dur-Kurigalzu was a city in southern Mesopotamia near the confluence of the Tigris and Diyala rivers about 30 km west of the center of Baghdad. It was founded by a Kassite king of Babylon, Kurigalzu I, some time in the 14th century BC, and was abandoned after the fall of the Kassite dynasty.

Located at 33.3536, 44.2022 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.677 miles away.
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Baghdad Province, Archaeological sites in Iraq, Kassite cities

Kadhimiya

al-Kāżimiyyah, is a town located in what is now a northern neighbourhood of Baghdad, Iraq about five kilometres from the city center. Al-Kāżimiyyah is one of nine administrative districts in Baghdad. Al-Kāżimayn is regarded as a holy city in Shī‘ah Islām. It received its name (lit. "the Two Kāżims" or "the Two who swallow their anger"), for the two Shī‘ah Imāms buried there: Mūsā al-Kādhim and his grandson and successor Shī‘ah Imām Muhammad at-Taqī.

Located at 33.3831, 44.34 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.685 miles away.
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Neighborhoods in Baghdad, Holy cities, Shia holy cities, Twelvers, Administrative districts in Baghdad, Fertile Crescent

Baghdad Tower

Baghdad Tower (previously called International Saddam Tower) is a 205 m TV tower in Baghdad, Iraq. The tower opened in 1994 and replaced a communications tower destroyed in the Gulf War. A revolving restaurant and observation deck are located on the top floor. After the 2003 invasion of Iraq, the tower was occupied by American soldiers and was renamed.

Located at 33.3033, 44.3542 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.683 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 1994, Buildings and structures with revolving restaurants, Monuments and memorials in Iraq, Towers in Iraq, Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Communication towers

2005 Baghdad bridge stampede

The 2005 Baghdad bridge stampede occurred on August 31, 2005 when 953 people died following a stampede on Al-Aaimmah bridge, which crosses the Tigris river in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad.

Located at 33.3749, 44.3552 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.685 miles away.
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2005 disasters, 2005 in Iraq, Human stampedes, Bridge disasters in Iraq, History of Baghdad

2003 Baghdad DHL attempted shootdown incident

On 22 November 2003, shortly after takeoff from Baghdad, Iraq, an Airbus A300 cargo plane owned by European Air Transport ("DHL") was struck on the left wing tip by a surface-to-air missile. Severe wing damage resulted in a fire and complete loss of hydraulic flight control systems. Because outboard left wing fuel tank 1A was full at takeoff, there was no fuel-air vapour explosion. Liquid jet fuel dropped away as 1A disintegrated. Inboard fuel tank 1 was pierced and leaking.

Located at 33.2625, 44.2344 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.675 miles away.
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Airliner shootdown incidents, Aviation accidents and incidents in Iraq, Aviation accidents and incidents in 2003, 2003 in Iraq, DHL

Abu Hanifa Mosque

The Abu Hanifa Mosque is one of the most prominent Sunni mosques in Baghdād, Iraq. Abu Hanifa Mosque is built around the tomb of Abū Ḥanīfah an-Nuʿmān (often called "the Great Imam"), the founder of the Ḥanafī madhhab or school of Islamic religious jurisprudence. It is located in the Sunni-dominated al-Aʿẓamiyyah (ألأعظمية, al-aʿẓamiyyah) quarter of Baghdad to the northeast of the city.

Located at 33.3717, 44.3583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.685 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Mosques in Iraq, Arabic architecture

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-Faw Palace

The Al Faw Palace (also known as the Water Palace) is located in Baghdad approximately 5 kilometers from the Baghdad International Airport, Iraq. Saddam Hussein commissioned its construction to commemorate the Iraqi forces' re-taking of the Al-Faw Peninsula during the Iran-Iraq conflict.

Located at 33.284, 44.2561 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.677 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Saddam Hussein, Palaces in Iraq

Al-Kadhimiya Mosque

The Al-Kādhimiya Mosque is a shrine located in the Kādhimayn suburb of Baghdad, Iraq. It contains the tombs of the seventh Twelver Shī‘ah Imām Mūsā al-Kādhim and the ninth Twelver Shī‘ah Imām Muhammad at-Taqī. Also buried within this mosque are the famous historical scholars, Shaykh Mufīd and Shaykh Nasīr ad-Dīn Tūsi. Directly adjacent to the mosque are two smaller shrines, belonging to the brothers who compiled Nahjul Balagha - Shaykh Radhi and Shaykh Murtadhā.

Located at 33.38, 44.338 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.684 miles away.
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Muhammad family, Twelvers, Ziyarat, Shia mosques, Shia Islam in Iraq, Mosques in Iraq, Shrines, Mausoleums in Iraq, Visitor attractions in Iraq, Islam in Iraq, Arabic architecture, Islamic architecture, Islamic holy places

Yarmouk, Baghdad

Yarmouk is an upmarket neighborhood (67th) located within Mansour district in Baghdad, Iraq. It is adjacent to Baghdad Airport Road. Is was once home to members of high-ranking officials from Saddam Hussein's regime. Yarmouk is considered a mirror image of east Baghdad's Shiite- dominated Sadr City i.e. it is the opposite. Al-Yarmouk Teaching Hospital located in Yarmouk along with The Medical College of Mustansiriya University,And its Zip code is 10015

Located at 33.2956, 44.3417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.682 miles away.
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Neighborhoods in Baghdad

Al-Jihad (Bagdad)

Jihad is a neighborhood in the Al Rashid district in West Bagdad. The New York Times calls it "A former slice of mixed middle-class calm in the heart of western Baghdad, Jihad fell to Sunni insurgents after the American invasion. Flowing in from neighboring Amiriya to streets dominated by former Baathist intelligence officers, the extremist groups shot and killed barbers, government officials and businessmen and dumped their bodies in the streets for all to see.

Located at 33.2833, 44.2833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.678 miles away.
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Neighborhoods in Baghdad

Blackwater Baghdad shootings

On September 16, 2007, seventeen Iraqi civilian fatalities and twenty injuries occurred in the Blackwater Baghdad shootings in Nisour Square, Baghdad. The fatalities occurred while a Blackwater Personal Security Detail was clearing the way for a convoy of US State Department vehicles transporting diplomats to a meeting in western Baghdad with officials of the United States Agency for International Development. The killings outraged Iraqis and strained relations between Iraq and Washington.

Located at 33.3022, 44.3564 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.683 miles away.
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Conflicts in 2007, 2007 crimes, Iraq War, 2007 in Iraq, Academi, Civilian casualties in the Iraq War, Occupation of Iraq, Politics of Iraq, Iraq–United States relations

Madenat Alelem University College

Madenat Alelem University College or Science City University College is a private Iraqi university established in 2005 in Baghdad, Iraq.

Located at 33.3786, 44.3358 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.684 miles away.
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Universities in Iraq, Education in Baghdad, Educational institutions established in 2005

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

Baghdad College for Economic Sciences University

Baghdad College for Economic Sciences University is a private Iraqi university established in 1996 in Baghdad, Iraq.

Located at 33.3408, 44.3347 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.683 miles away.
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Universities in Iraq, Education in Baghdad, Educational institutions established in 1996

Al Rasheed University College

Al Rasheed University College is a private Iraqi university established in Baghdad, Iraq.

Located at 33.2847, 44.3094 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.680 miles away.
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Universities in Iraq, Education in Baghdad, Educational institutions with year of establishment missing

Al-A'amiriya

Al-A'amiriya (Arabic العامريه) is a western neighborhood of Baghdad, Iraq. It is an upper-class Sunni neighborhood in the west of the city on the way to Anbar Province.

Located at 33.2975, 44.2906 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.679 miles away.
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Neighborhoods in Baghdad

Hayy Al-Jihad

Hayy Al-Jihad is a neighborhood of Baghdad, Iraq. Jihad district is located along the Avenue area of Baghdad Airport, near Ameriya. The neighborhood is one of the most important sites where Iraqi families are educated. Numerous doctors have their practices located in the district.

Located at 33.2833, 44.2833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.678 miles away.
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Neighborhoods in Baghdad

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

Camp Liberty

Camp Liberty is a former United States military installation in Baghdad, Iraq, now being used by the People's Mujahedin of Iran (PMOI). Camp Liberty first came into existence during the 2003 invasion of Iraq as Camp Victory North, and was renamed in mid-September 2004 (its Arabic translation is "Camp Al-Tahreer") to its later name of Camp Liberty. Other camps that make up the Victory Base Complex include Camp Victory (formerly known as Camp Victory South), Camp Striker, Seitz, and Camp Slayer.

Located at 33.3003, 44.2466 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.677 miles away.
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Closed military facilities of the United States in Iraq, Refugee camps

2004 Iraq KBR convoy ambush

The 2004 Iraq KBR convoy ambush was an attack by Iraqi insurgents on April 9, 2004 during the Iraq War on a convoy of United States (US) supply trucks near the Baghdad International Airport. It happened in the midst of the Iraq spring fighting of 2004, which saw intensified clashes throughout the country. A convoy of 26 supply trucks operated by US defense contractor KBR escorted by the 13th Corps Support Command (COSCOM), United States Army.

Located at 33.2642, 44.2353 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.675 miles away.
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Battles of the Iraq War in 2004, Battles of the Iraq War involving the United States

Umm al-Qura Mosque

The Umm al-Qura ("Mother of All Cities") mosque in Baghdad is the city's largest place of worship for Sunni Muslims. Originally called the Umm al-Ma'arik ("Mother of All Battles") mosque, it was designed to commemorate Saddam Hussein's 'victory' in the 1991 Gulf War and was intended to serve as a personal tribute to Saddam himself. It is located in the Sunni-populated al-Adel area of western Baghdad.

Located at 33.3377, 44.2961 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.681 miles away.
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Arabic architecture, Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Mosques in Iraq

Round city of Baghdad

The Round city of Baghdad is the original core of Baghdad, built by the Abbasid Caliph al-Mansur in 762–767 AD as the official residence of the Abbasid court. Its official name in Abbasid times was The City of Peace . The famous library known as the House of Wisdom was located within its grounds.

Located at 33.3488, 44.3353 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.683 miles away.
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Abbasid Caliphate, History of Baghdad, Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Iraqi culture, Baghdad, 767 establishments, 760s architecture, Abbasid architecture, Planned capitals, Iraq under the Abbasid Caliphate

Camp Justice (Iraq)

Camp Justice (also known as Camp Al-Adala) was a joint Iraqi-American military base in the Kadhimiya district of Baghdad, Iraq. The location was renamed from "Camp Banzai" in mid-September 2004 as part of an effort to give Army facilities around Baghdad friendlier names.

Located at 33.382, 44.353 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.685 miles away.
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Military bases of the United States in Iraq, Closed military facilities of the United States in Iraq