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Victory Arch

The Arc of Triumph also called the Swords of Qādisīyah، and Hands of Victory in some Western sources, are a pair of triumphal arches in central Baghdad, Iraq. Each arch consists of a pair of hands holding crossed swords. The two arches mark the two entrances to Great Celebrations square and the parade-ground constructed to commemorate the Iran-Iraq war, led by then Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. The arches were opened to the public on August 8, 1989.

Located at 33.3052, 44.3865 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Iran–Iraq War, Anti-Iranian sentiments, Anti-national sentiment, Monuments and memorials in Iraq, Triumphal arches, Types of gates, Buildings and structures completed in 1989

Green Zone

The Green Zone is the most common name for the International Zone of Baghdad. It is a 10 square kilometers area of central Baghdad, Iraq, that was the governmental center of the Coalition Provisional Authority and remains the center of the international presence in the city. Its official name beginning under the Iraqi Interim Government is the International Zone, though Green Zone remains the most commonly used term.

Located at 33.3076, 44.3903 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Baghdad, Occupation of Iraq, Diplomatic districts

Republican Palace

The Republican Palace is a palace in Baghdad, Iraq, constructed on the orders of King Faisal II. It was Saddam Hussein's preferred place to meet visiting heads of state. The United States spared the palace during its shock and awe raid during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, in the belief that it might hold valuable documents. The Green Zone developed around it.

Located at 33.3042, 44.4086 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Palaces in Iraq, Official residences in Iraq, Saddam Hussein

Embassy of the United States, Baghdad

The Embassy of the United States in Baghdad is the diplomatic mission of the United States in Iraq. It is located in Baghdad and is home to the Ambassador to Iraq. Ambassador Robert S. Beecroft is currently the Chief of Mission. The Embassy of the United States in Baghdad is the largest and most expensive of any embassy in the world. At 440,000 square meters it is nearly as large as Vatican City. It also employs 15,000 people and cost $750 million to build.

Located at 33.2986, 44.3957 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Diplomatic missions of the United States, Iraq–United States relations, Diplomatic missions in Baghdad, Articles with images not understandable by color blind users

University of Baghdad

The University of Baghdad (UOB) is the largest university in Iraq and the second largest Arab university following the University of Cairo.

Located at 33.2739, 44.3775 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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University of Baghdad, Universities in Iraq, Education in Baghdad, Educational institutions established in the 11th century, 1957 establishments in Iraq

Central Organization for Standardization and Quality Control

Central Organization for Standardization and Quality Control (COSQC) is an agency of the Government of Iraq which promotes standardization and quality control. COSQC is part of the Ministry of Planning of Iraq. COSQC belongs to the International Organization for Standardization. There are about 450 manpower in COSQC All the work is done by specialized laboratories and staff of engineers, chemists, physicists, biologists, administrative and others.

Located at 33.2764, 44.3892 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Organisations based in Iraq, Government of Iraq, Standards organizations

Babel Hotel

Babel Hotel, or Babylon Hotel is a large hotel in Baghdad, Iraq, originally built for Oberoi Hotels %26 Resorts It is located on Haifa Street, on the banks of the Tigris, in Zuweia district, 10 min from downtown, and is 4 star hotel with 300 rooms. It is a Ziggurat, having the form of a terraced step pyramid of successively receding stories or levels. It is not yet possible to book online. On January 25, 2010 it was the site of a car bomb attack.

Located at 33.2912, 44.3905 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Hotels in Iraq

Great Celebrations square

Great Celebrations square is the main square for public celebrations in Baghdad with a stadium for the heads of the state in the center of the Parade avenue. Constructed in the era of the President Saddam Hussein and were held in which all military parades and national events. The square was built in 1986, and in 1989 the Victory Arches were added to celebrate the victory in the Iran–Iraq War.

Located at 33.3057, 44.383 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Baghdad, Museum districts, National squares, Capitals in Asia, Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Iran–Iraq War, Anti-Iranian sentiments, Anti-national sentiment, Monuments and memorials in Iraq, Triumphal arches, Squares in Iraq