Discover Al Khibnah in Iraq
Al Khibnah in the region of Maysan is a place located in Iraq - some 179 mi or ( 288 km ) South-East of Baghdad , the country's capital .
Local time in Al Khibnah is now 02:25 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Baghdad " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Shaykh Na'im, Shaykh Hatim al Ghadban, Qal'at Shabib, Karbala, and Baghdad. When in this area, you might want to check out Shaykh Na'im . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Al Khibnah ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
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 15 km away
Maysan Stadium
Maysan Stadium, is a multi-use stadium in Maysan, Iraq. It is currently used mostly for football matches and serves as the home stadium of Maysan football club. The stadium holds 25,000 people and was opened in 1987.
Located at 31.84 47.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 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 21 km away
Battle of Amarah
The Battle of Amarah took place from October 19 to October 20, 2006 between the Mahdi Army and police, who were largely members of the Badr Organization.
Located at 31.83 47.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
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