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Topzawa Destination Guide
Explore Topzawa in Iraq
Topzawa in the region of As Sulaymānīyah is a town in Iraq - some 208 mi or ( 334 km ) North of Baghdad , the country's capital city .
Current time in Topzawa is now 09:24 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Baghdad " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Raniyah, Qurah Ku, Qurah Barazah, Nuwawah, and Newa. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Raniyah . Where to go and what to see in Topzawa ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Lake Dukan
Lake Dukan (or Lake Dokan) is the largest lake in Iraqi Kurdistan. It is located close to the city of Ranya, and is a reservoir on the Little Zab created by the construction of the Dukan Dam. The Dukan Dam was built between 1954 and 1959 as a multi-purpose dam to provide water storage, irrigation and hydroelectricity. Prior to the flooding of Lake Dukan, the area has been subjected to archaeological research to investigate as many archaeological sites as possible.
Located at 36.13 44.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
Qandil Mountains
The Qandil Mountains are a mountainous area of northern Iraq near the Iraq–Iran border, and approximately 50 km south of the Turkey–Iraq–Iran tripoint. The region belongs to the Zagros mountain range and is difficult to access. Its highest peaks reach up to 3,000m and more. The territory is notable as a sanctuary for the Kurdistan Workers' Party.
Located at 36.54 45.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 30 km away
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