-
You are here:
- Homepage »
- Iraq »
- Al Qadisiyah » Al Ghunaym
Al Ghunaym Destination Guide
Delve into Al Ghunaym in Iraq
Al Ghunaym in the region of Al Qādisīyah is located in Iraq - some 91 mi or ( 146 km ) South of Baghdad , the country's capital .
Local time in Al Ghunaym is now 07:08 AM (Sunday) . 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: Zayd Abu Hayyah, Sumar, Sayyid Salman, Karbala, and Husayn al Hasan. While being here, you might want to check out Zayd Abu Hayyah . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Al Ghunaym ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Videos provided by Youtube are under the copyright of their owners.
Interesting facts about this location
University of Al-Qadisiyah
The University of Al-Qadisiyah is an Iraqi university established in 1987 in Al Diwaniyah, Qadisiyyah Province, Iraq.
Located at 32.00 44.88 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Al Diwaniyah
Al Diwaniyah is the capital city of Iraq's Al-Qādisiyyah Governorate. In 2002, its population was estimated at 440,927. The area around Al Diwaniyah, which is well irrigated from the nearby Euphrates river, is often considered to be one on the most fertile parts of Iraq, and is heavily cultivated. The town is located on the main rail transport corridor between Baghdad and Basra. For birdwatchers, Al-Diwaniyah is a city with a rich bird list, as the city has a wide range of biodiversity.
Located at 31.99 44.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Abu Salabikh
The low tells at Abu Salabikh, around 12 miles northwest of the site of ancient Nippur in Al-Qādisiyyah province, Iraq mark the site of a small Sumerian city of the mid third millennium BCE, with cultural connections to the cities of Kish, Mari and Ebla. Its contemporary name is uncertain: perhaps this was Eresh. Kesh has also been suggested. The Euphrates was the city's highway and lifeline; when it shifted its old bed, in the middle third millennium BCE, the city dwindled away.
Located at 32.27 45.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Related Locations
Information of geographic nature is based on public data provided by geonames.org, CIA world facts book, Unesco, DBpedia and wikipedia. Weather is based on NOAA GFS.