Delve into Likari in Iraq
Likari in the region of Dhi Qar is a city in Iraq - some 230 mi or ( 370 km ) South-East of Baghdad , the country's capital .
Current time in Likari is now 05:09 PM (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 ash Shuwayj, Al Ma'bar, Likari, Karbala, and Jalal. While being here, make sure to check out Umm ash Shuwayj . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Likari ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Mesopotamian Marshes
The Mesopotamian Marshes or Iraqi Marshes are a wetland area located in southern Iraq and partially in southwestern Iran. Historically the marshlands, mainly composed of the separate but adjacent Central, Hawizeh and Hammar Marshes, used to be the largest wetland ecosystem of Western Eurasia. It is a rare aquatic landscape in the desert, providing habitat for the Marsh Arabs and important populations of wildlife.
Located at 31.00 47.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Draining of the Mesopotamian Marshes
The draining of the Mesopotamian Marshes occurred in Iraq and to a smaller degree in Iran between the 1950s and 1990s to clear large areas of the marshes in the Tigris-Euphrates river system. Formerly covering an area of around 20,000 km, the main sub-marshes, the Hawizeh, Central, and Hammar Marshes and all three were drained at different times for different reasons.
Located at 31.04 47.03 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Central Marshes
The Central or Qurna Marshes were a large complex of wetlands in Iraq that were part of the Tigris-Euphrates river system, along with the Hawizeh and Hammar Marshes. Formerly covering an area of around 3000 square kilometres, they were almost completely drained following the 1991 uprisings in Iraq and have in recent years been reflooded.
Located at 31.04 47.03 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Lake Hammar
Lake Hammar is a saline lake in southeastern part of Iraq within the Hammar Marshes. It has an area of 600-1,350 km². Water level in the lake fluctuates, with maximum depths varying from 1.8 metres (winter) to 3.0 metres (spring). The lake is an important wetland site for birds. The native inhabitants are Marsh Arabs, some of whom occupy villages on artificial, floating islands.
Located at 30.77 47.05 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
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