Baghdad
Baghdad is the capital and largest city of Iraq, with an estimated population of 6-7 million. Once one of the greatest centres of learning and culture in the world, Baghdad was the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate during the Islamic Golden Age.- …has about 6,640,000 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 40 metres (120 feet)
- Also known as“Baghdād Qadhā’”“Qaḑā’ Baghdād”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Al-Shaheed Monument and Baghdad Museum.
Al-Shaheed Monument
Al-Shaheed Monument, also known as the Martyr's…
Republican Palace
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The Republican Palace is a palace in Baghdad, Iraq…
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Sadr City and Dora.
Baghdad
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Latitude
33.3248° or 33° 19′ 29″ north
Longitude
44.4213° or 44° 25′ 17″ east
Open location code
8H568CFC+VG
GeoNames ID
Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Baghdad” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “巴格達”
Places with the Same Name
Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Naser Square and Abdul Muhsin Al-Saadoun.
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