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Umm al Hawsh Destination Guide

Delve into Umm al Hawsh in Iraq

Umm al Hawsh in the region of Maysan is a city in Iraq - some 209 mi or ( 336 km ) South-East of Baghdad , the country's capital .

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Current time in Umm al Hawsh is now 10:07 AM (Saturday) . 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: Wayraf, Umm Qindihah, Salaf Laftat 'Uklah, Qal'at Salih, and Khashiyyan. While being here, make sure to check out Wayraf . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Umm al Hawsh ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

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 17 km away
Tags: Populated places in Iraq

Umm al Binni lake

Umm al Binni lake is a lake in Maysan Governorate in southern Iraq within the Central Marshes. The 3.4 km wide lake is approximately 45 km northwest of the Tigris–Euphrates confluence. Because of its shape and location, it has been suggested to represent an impact crater.

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Located at 31.24 47.11 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Tags: Holocene impact craters, Lakes of Iraq, Possible impact craters on Earth