Delve into Albu Shukhayr in Iraq
Albu Shukhayr in the region of Dhi Qar is located in Iraq - some 215 mi or ( 346 km ) South-East of Baghdad , the country's capital .
Local time in Albu Shukhayr is now 02:14 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Baghdad " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Umm Nakhlan, Shidi, Ash Shaykh 'Abbud, Na'ib Bin Husayn, and Karbala. While being here, you might want to check out Umm Nakhlan . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Albu Shukhayr ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Hammar Marshes
The Hammar Marshes (Iraq) are a large complex of wetlands in Iraq that are part of the Tigris-Euphrates river system, along with the Mesopotamian Marshes which also encompass the Hawizeh and Central Marshes. The Hammar Marshes formerly covered an area of 2,800 square kilometres of permanent wetland, extending to over 4,500 square kilometres in certain seasons, but were almost totally destroyed during the 1990s by drainage projects, and have only recently seen some recovery.
Located at 30.84 46.89 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Khamisiyah
Khamisiyah is an area in southern Iraq located approximately 350 km south east of Baghdad, 200 km north-west of Kuwait City and 270 km north of Al Qaysumah. Khamisiyah is under the administration of the province of Dhi Qar. The area contains a few small towns, including Khamisiyah and Sahalat, with an estimated population of 8,500.
Located at 30.79 46.49 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
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