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Qaryat Turki Destination Guide
Delve into Qaryat Turki in Iraq
Qaryat Turki in the region of Diyala Province is a city in Iraq - some 67 mi or ( 107 km ) North-East of Baghdad , the country's capital .
Current time in Qaryat Turki is now 09:12 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: Zawiyah, Zarkush, Saray, Salim Karam, and Kirkuk. While being here, make sure to check out Zawiyah . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Qaryat Turki ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Diyala Weir
Diyala Weir is a diversion dam on the Diyala River 90 km northeast of Baghdad, Iraq. The main purpose of the dam is to divert outflow of the Hemrin Dam (11 km upstream) on the Diyala River to the Khalis and Sadr Al-Mushtarak canals for irrigation.
Located at 34.06 44.98 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Lake Hamrin
Lake Hamrin, also known as Diyala Dam, is a man-made lake approximately 50 km north-east of the Baquba, in Iraq's Diyala province. The town of Hamrin sits on the western shore of the lake, both of which are at the southern tip of the Hamrin mountains. It was established in 1981 as an artificial dam to hold over two billion cubic metres of water. It is a source of fish and also provides water for nearby date palm orchards and other farms.
Located at 34.19 44.99 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
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