Ḩayy ash Shuhadā’
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

Baghdad Nuclear Research Facility

The Baghdad Nuclear Research Facility adjacent to the Tuwaitha "Yellow Cake Factory" contains the remains of nuclear reactors bombed by Israel in 1981 and the United States in 1991. It was used as a storage facility for spent reactor fuel and industrial and medical wastes. The radioactive material would not be useful for a fission bomb, but could be used in a dirty bomb.

Located at 33.204, 44.5137 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.687 miles away.
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Iraq and weapons of mass destruction, Nuclear technology in Iraq, Buildings and structures in Iraq, Research institutes in Iraq, Nuclear research centers

Diyala River

The Diyala River after Darban-e Khan Dam:Kurdish: Sirwan, سيروان, Arabic: نهر ديالى‎, Persian: سیروان دیاله, is a river and tributary of the Tigris that runs mainly through Eastern Iraq but also Western Iran. It covers a total distance of 445 km . It rises near Sanandaj, in the Zagros Mountains of Iran. It then descends through the mountains, where for some 32 km it forms the border between the two countries. It finally feeds into the Tigris below Baghdad.

Located at 33.2208, 44.5064 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.687 miles away.
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Rivers of Iraq, Rivers of Iran, Tigris River, Diyala Province, International rivers of Asia, Iran–Iraq border

Camp Cropper

Camp Cropper was a holding facility for security detainees operated by the United States Army near Baghdad International Airport in Iraq. The facility was initially operated as a high-value detention site (HVD), but has since been expanded increasing its capacity from 163 to 2,000 detainees. Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein was held there prior to his execution.

Located at 33.2449, 44.219 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.674 miles away.
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Human rights abuses, Prisons in Iraq, Closed military facilities of the United States in Iraq, Prisoner-of-war camps

Al Qa'qaa

The Al Qa'qaa State Establishment was a massive weapons facility 48 kilometres south of Baghdad. It is near to the towns of Yusifiyah and Iskandariya at the geographic coordinates {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:33|0|54|N|44|13|12|E| | |name= }}. Covering an area of over 28 km², the site comprises 116 separate factories and over 1,100 structures of various kinds. It is now disused and many of the buildings have been destroyed by bombing, looting and accidental explosions.

Located at 33.015, 44.22 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.666 miles away.
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Government of Iraq, Iraq and weapons of mass destruction

Operation Opera

Operation Opera, also known as Operation Babylon, was a surprise Israeli air strike carried out on 7 June 1981, that destroyed a nuclear reactor under construction 17 kilometers (10.5 miles) southeast of Baghdad, Iraq. This operation was after Iran's Operation Scorch Sword that damaged this nuclear facility months before. In 1976, Iraq purchased an "Osiris"-class nuclear reactor from France.

Located at 33.2083, 44.525 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.688 miles away.
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Aerial operations and battles involving Israel, Airstrikes, Arab–Israeli conflict, Battles involving Iraq, Battles involving Israel, Conflicts in 1981, Cross-border operations, 1981 in aviation, 1981 in Iraq, 1981 in Israel, Iraq–Israel relations, Military operations of the Iran–Iraq War, France–Iraq relations

Camp Nama

Camp Nama was a military base in Baghdad, Iraq, originally built by the government of Saddam Hussein, from which its name derives, and now used by Iraqi military forces. Purportedly, the original Iraqi name has been repurposed by U.S. personnel involved with the facility as a backronym standing for "Nasty Ass Military Area".

Located at 33.2472, 44.2217 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.674 miles away.
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Closed military facilities of the United States in Iraq, Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Black sites, Human rights abuses

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 3.683 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

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