Ash Shabāb
District of Baghdad
Muḩāfaz̧at Baghdād - Iraq

Baghdad

Baghdad is the capital of the Republic of Iraq, as well as the coterminous Baghdad Province. The population of Baghdad as of 2011 is approximately 7,216,040, making it the largest city in Iraq, the second largest city in the Arab World, and the second largest city in Western Asia. Located along the Tigris River, the city was founded in the 8th century and became the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate.

Located at 33.325, 44.422 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Baghdad, Arab League, Capitals in Asia, Fertile Crescent, Iraqi culture, Historic Jewish communities, Populated places along the Silk Road, Populated places established in the 8th century, 762 establishments, Cities in Iraq, Capitals of caliphates

Canal Hotel bombing

The Canal Hotel Bombing in Baghdad, Iraq, in the afternoon of August 19, 2003, killed at least 22 people, including the United Nations' Special Representative in Iraq Sérgio Vieira de Mello, and wounded over 100. The blast targeted the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq created just 5 days earlier. (The United Nations had used the hotel as its headquarters in Iraq since the early 1990s.

Located at 33.3336, 44.4672 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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History of Baghdad, United Nations operations in Iraq, History of the United Nations, Suicide car and truck bombings in Iraq, Terrorist incidents in Iraq in 2003, Mass murder in 2003

General Security Directorate (Iraq)

The General Security Directorate (GSD) (مديرية الامن العامة, Mudiriyat al-Amn al-Amma) was the intelligence agency of Iraq. It was announced by interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi at a press conference in July 2004 in a climate of widespread violence by terrorist groups and the Iraqi insurgency. Although details on its organisation were not made clear at the time, the General Security Directorate's designated mission was to "infiltrate and annihilate Iraq's tenacious insurgency".

Located at 33.33, 44.48 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Iraqi intelligence agencies, Organisations based in Iraq, Organizations disestablished in 2004

Firdos Square

Firdaus Square, or Firdos Square, is a public open space in Baghdad, Iraq. It is named after the Arabic word Firdows, which literally means "paradise". It is the location of two of the best-known hotels in Baghdad, the Palestine Hotel and the Sheraton Ishtar. The square was the site of the statue of Saddam Hussein that was torn down by U.S. coalition forces in a widely-televised event during the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

Located at 33.3146, 44.4207 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Monuments and memorials in Iraq, Iraq War, United States Marine Corps in the Iraq War, Squares in Iraq

Iraq Stock Exchange

The Iraq Stock Exchange ('ISX), formally the Baghdad Stock Exchange, is a stock exchange in Baghdad, Iraq. The Iraq Stock Exchange was incorporated and began operations in June 2004. It operates under the oversight of the Iraq Securities Commission, an independent commission modeled after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. June Reed is an American adviser to the stock exchange.

Located at 33.3064, 44.4264 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Stock exchanges in the Middle East, Economy of Iraq, Stock exchanges in Asia, Companies of Iraq

Palestine Hotel

The Palestine Hotel, often referred to simply as The Palestine, is an 18-story hotel in Baghdad, Iraq located on Firdos Square, across from the Sheraton Ishtar. It has long been favored by journalists and media personnel. The hotel overlooks the Tigris on its eastern bank and is located several hundred metres south of the Baghdad Hotel. The hotel was built in 1982 by the Iraqi government and managed by the French hotelier Le Méridien as the Palestine Meridien Hotel.

Located at 33.3152, 44.4183 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Baghdad, Hotels in Iraq, Buildings and structures in Baghdad

Ishtar Sheraton Hotel

The Ishtar Sheraton Hotelis a hotel in Baghdad, Iraq located on Firdos Square. It is the tallest building in Baghdad, and the tallest structure in Iraq after the Baghdad Tower. Despite its name, the hotel has had nothing to do with the Sheraton Hotel chain for over twenty years. The chain severed their management contract with the Iraqi Government, which built the property, during the 1991 Gulf War and the name has been used without permission ever since.

Located at 33.3138, 44.4188 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Hotels in Iraq, Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Baghdad, Sheraton hotels

Al-Shaab Stadium

Al-Shaab Stadium also known as The People's Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Baghdad, Iraq. It is used mostly for football (soccer) matches and is the home of the Iraq national football team. The stadium has seating for 40,000 people. It was built in 1966. The opening match featured Iraq and Benfica, for whom Eusébio was playing. The stadium was a gift to the Iraqi government from the Gulbenkian Foundation.

Located at 33.3249, 44.4353 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Football venues in Iraq, Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Sport in Baghdad, National stadiums, Multi-purpose stadiums in Iraq

Al Quwa Al Jawiya Stadium

Al Quwa Al Jawiya Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Baghdad, Iraq. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Al Quwa Al Jawiya. The stadium holds 10,000 people.

Located at 33.3445, 44.4388 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Football venues in Iraq, Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Sport in Baghdad

Al-Fanar Hotel

The Al-Fanar Hotel is a hotel in Baghdad, Iraq. It is popular with independent travelers to the city. It is also the place where the Iraqi Heavy Metal band Acrassicauda played their last concert inside Iraq. It is across the street from the Palestine Hotel, and is located at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:33|18|57|N|44|25|01|E|type:landmark | |name= }}. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:33|18|57|N|44|25|01|E|type:landmark |primary |name= }}

Located at 33.3158, 44.4169 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Hotels in Iraq, Buildings and structures in Baghdad

Assassins' Gate (Green Zone)

The Assassin's Gate is one of four primary points of entry to the Green Zone in Baghdad, Iraq. The name originates from the unit (Alpha Company, 2-6 Infantry, 2 Brigade, 1 Armored Division - Alpha Assassins) initially providing security at the gate and does not refer to an event nor does it have any Iraqi meaning. It is described as "a sandstone arch".

Located at 33.3202, 44.4007 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Arches and vaults, Domes, Gates

Karrada

Karrada is a major affluent district of the city Baghdad, Iraq. It is of a mixed population but has a Shia majority. There are also Christians. It is considered one of the most integrated areas of the city since its residences in general have roots in the area. Karrada as a land is part of a peninsula created by the Tigris river significant turn, which gives this part of the city a remarkable character. The area has the river running on both sides.

Located at 33.3, 44.4333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Neighborhoods in Baghdad, Administrative districts in Baghdad

Rusafa

Al Rusafa or Rasafa is the east-bank settlement of Baghdad, Iraq, or the eastern shore of the river Tigris. It is also one of nine administrative districts in Baghdad. When referring to Al Rusafa as a district, it refers to the older area in the Rasafa side of Baghdad; its central commercial area, a center of markets considered one of the four old CBDs of Baghdad. The west side of the river is Al Karkh (الكرخ).

Located at 33.3316, 44.4152 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Baghdad, Administrative districts in Baghdad

Saddam Hussein Gymnasium

Baghdad Gymnasium is a sports complex in Baghdad, Iraq adjacent to the Al-Shaab Stadium. Designed by Le Corbusier under the commission of King Faisal II in 1956 for potential use in the 1960 Summer Olympics. After Faisal II was overthrown in a military coup in 1958 the project was abandoned.

Located at 33.3264, 44.4378 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Le Corbusier buildings, Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Sports venues in Iraq, Sport in Baghdad, Indoor arenas in Iraq

Al Shorta Stadium

Al Shorta Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Baghdad, Iraq. It is used mostly for football matches and serves as the home stadium of Al-Shorta. The stadium holds 7,000 people.

Located at 33.3396, 44.4355 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Football venues in Iraq, Sport in Baghdad

State Organization for Marketing of Oil

State Organization for Marketing of Oil (SOMO) is an Iraqi National Company responsible for marketing Iraq's oil. It is headquartered in Baghdad, Iraq.

Located at 33.34, 44.4531 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Oil and gas companies of Iraq

Ministry of Industry and Minerals (Iraq)

The Ministry of Industry is the Iraq government agency responsible for the industrial development of Iraq.

Located at 33.3286, 44.4167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Government ministries of Iraq, Economy of Iraq, Economy ministries

Al Yarmouk University College

Al Yarmouk University College is a private Iraqi university established in 1996 in Diyala and the Medical Departments lie in Baghdad, Iraq.

Located at 33.3, 44.4444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Universities in Iraq, Educational institutions established in 1996

Al Mansour University College

Al Mansour University College is a private Iraqi university estableshed in 1988 in Baghdad, Iraq.

Located at 33.315, 44.4283 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Universities in Iraq, Education in Baghdad, Educational institutions established in 1988

Alrafidain University College

Al Rafidain University College is a private Iraqi university established in 1988 in Baghdad, Iraq.

Located at 33.3642, 44.4072 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Universities in Iraq, Education in Baghdad, Educational institutions established in 1988

Shaduppum

Shaduppum, is an ancient Sumerian city which now lies within the borders of present-day Baghdad.

Located at 33.3667, 44.4667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Baghdad Province, Archaeological sites in Iraq

2009 Baghdad police recruitment centre bombing

The Baghdad police recruitment centre bombing was a suspected suicide bombing in the city of Baghdad, Iraq, that killed 28 people on 8 March 2009. The attack occurred at 10 am local time in the centre of a crowd outside the police recruitment centre building. Most of the dead were police recruits; others were civilians and serving officers. There were a further 57 injuries. The death toll is the highest reported incident in Iraq for nearly one month.

Located at 33.3442, 44.4358 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Suicide bombings in Iraq, Mass murder in 2009, Terrorist incidents in Iraq in 2009

April 2009 Baghdad bombings

The 6 April 2009 Baghdad bombings were six car bombings across the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, though it was not known if the attacks were a result of coordination and planning or merely coincidental.

Located at 33.3442, 44.4358 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Car and truck bombings in Iraq, Mass murder in 2009, Terrorist incidents in Iraq in 2009

Emo killings in Iraq

The Emo killings in Iraq were a string of homicides that were part of a campaign against gay Iraqi teenage boys who dressed in a Westernized "emo" style. At least six, and up to 70 young men were kidnapped, tortured and murdered in Baghdad, Iraq, during March 2012. In September 2012, BBC News reported that gay men in Baghdad say the killings are continuing.

Located at 33.325, 44.422 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Mass murder in 2012, Emo, 2012 in Iraq, LGBT rights in Iraq, History of Baghdad, Violence against men, LGBT history in Iraq, Article Feedback 5

Capture of Baghdad (1623)

The Capture of Baghdad occurred on 25 January 1623. Which was a conflict between the military of Abbas I of Persia against Murad IV of Turkey.

Located at 33.325, 44.422 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Ottoman–Persian Wars, History of Baghdad, Conflicts in 1623, History of Iraq, 1620s in Asia, 17th century in the Ottoman Empire