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Bashtat Destination Guide

Delve into Bashtat in Iraq

Bashtat in the region of Arbīl is located in Iraq - some 222 mi or ( 357 km ) North of Baghdad , the country's capital .

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Local time in Bashtat is now 10:12 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: Hawrah Kawan, Sirmawah, Sardarah, Pirosoan, and Nawirdan. While being here, you might want to check out Hawrah Kawan . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Bashtat ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Qandil Mountains

The Qandil Mountains are a mountainous area of northern Iraq near the Iraq–Iran border, and approximately 50 km south of the Turkey–Iraq–Iran tripoint. The region belongs to the Zagros mountain range and is difficult to access. Its highest peaks reach up to 3,000m and more. The territory is notable as a sanctuary for the Kurdistan Workers' Party.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 36.54 45.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Tags: Arbil Province, Iraqi Kurdistan, Mountain ranges of Iraq

Cheekha Dar

Cheekha Dar, or The Outer Row, is the local Kurdish name for the mountain currently thought to be the highest in Iraq. It is claimed to be 3,611 metres high by the CIA. It is 6 kilometres north of the village of Gundah Zhur and is on the border with Iran. It was climbed in November 2004 by English explorer Ginge Fullen, who recorded a GPS reading of 3,628 meters at the coordinates in the table to the right.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 36.73 44.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Tags: Fertile Crescent, International mountains of Asia, Iran–Iraq border, Mountains of Iran, Mountains of Iraq, Mountains of Kurdistan