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Al Kuwam Destination Guide

Explore Al Kuwam in Iraq

Al Kuwam in the region of Al Qādisīyah is a place in Iraq - some 86 mi or ( 138 km ) South of Baghdad , the country's capital city .

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Time in Al Kuwam is now 11:12 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Baghdad " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Zayd Abu Hayyah, Khaykan ash Sharqi, Karbala, Baghdad, and As Samawah. Since you are here already, consider visiting Zayd Abu Hayyah . Where to go and what to see in Al Kuwam ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.

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University of Al-Qadisiyah

The University of Al-Qadisiyah is an Iraqi university established in 1987 in Al Diwaniyah, Qadisiyyah Province, Iraq.

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Located at 32.00 44.88 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Tags: Education, Education in Iraq, Educational institutions established in 1987, Medical education, Universities in Iraq

Al Diwaniyah

Al Diwaniyah is the capital city of Iraq's Al-Qādisiyyah Governorate. In 2002, its population was estimated at 440,927. The area around Al Diwaniyah, which is well irrigated from the nearby Euphrates river, is often considered to be one on the most fertile parts of Iraq, and is heavily cultivated. The town is located on the main rail transport corridor between Baghdad and Basra. For birdwatchers, Al-Diwaniyah is a city with a rich bird list, as the city has a wide range of biodiversity.

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Located at 31.99 44.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Tags: Cities in Iraq, Populated places in Qadisiyyah Province, Populated places on the Euphrates River

Shamia

Al Shamia is a town in Al Qadisyah Governorate of Iraq Shamia is also the name of a ferry in Bangladesh that sunk in Meghna River with around 600 people dead in the worst ferry disaster of the country. Shamia is the Arabic word for Popcorn.

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Located at 31.96 44.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 28 km away
Tags: Populated places in Qadisiyyah Province

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