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Abu Zubayd Destination Guide

Delve into Abu Zubayd in Iraq

Abu Zubayd in the region of Maysan is a city in Iraq - some 200 mi or ( 321 km ) South-East of Baghdad , the country's capital .

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Current time in Abu Zubayd is now 05:03 AM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Baghdad " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Umm Qindihah, Salaf Laftat 'Uklah, Salaf Damas, Qal'at Salih, and Dar Muhammad al 'Uraybi. While being here, make sure to check out Umm Qindihah . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Abu Zubayd ? 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.

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Located at 31.58 47.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Tags: Populated places in Iraq

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.

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Located at 31.81 47.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Tags: Educational institutions established in 2007, Universities in Iraq

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.

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Located at 31.82 47.16 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Tags: Oil and gas companies of Iraq

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.

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Located at 31.82 47.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Tags: Closed facilities of the United States Air Force in Iraq, Iraqi Air Force bases

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.

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Located at 31.83 47.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Tags: Cities in Iraq, District capitals of Iraq, Populated places established in the 1860s, Populated places in Maysan Province