Explore Abtan in Iraq
Abtan in the region of Maysan is a place in Iraq - some 197 mi or ( 318 km ) South-East of Baghdad , the country's capital city .
Time in Abtan is now 04:14 AM (Saturday) . 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: Umm Qindihah, Ulaywi, Taqi, Salaf Laftat 'Uklah, and Mushattat. Since you are here already, consider visiting Umm Qindihah . Where to go and what to see in Abtan ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Majar al-Kabir
Majar al-Kabir is a town in southern Iraq. In 2003, 6 UK serviceman were killed there during the Iraq War by a mob.
Located at 31.58 47.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
University of Misan
The University of Misan is an Iraqi university located in Amarah, Maysan, Iraq. It was established in 2007. Originally, the university consisted of the College of Basic Education and the College of Education, which were part of University of Basrah.
Located at 31.81 47.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Amarah Air Base
Amarah Air Base is a former Iraqi Air Force base in the Maysan Governorate of Iraq. It was captured by Coalition forces during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003.
Located at 31.82 47.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Missan Oil Company
Missan Oil Company is a state-owned oil and gas company located in the Maysan Governorate, Iraq. It was spun off from South Oil Company in 2008 to expand oil activities in Maysan and to set up joint ventures with international companies to develop the province's oil fields.
Located at 31.82 47.16 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Amarah
Amarah, is a city in southeastern Iraq, located on a low ridge next to the Tigris River waterway south of Baghdad about 50 km from the border with Iran. It lies at the northern tip of the marshlands between the Tigris and Euphrates. Predominantly Shia Muslim, it had a population of about 340,000 as of 2002 and about 420,000 as of 2005. It is the administrative capital of the Maysan province. A major trading center for the surrounding agricultural area, it is known for woven goods and silverware.
Located at 31.83 47.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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