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Delve into Shakal 'Abd Allah in Iraq
Shakal 'Abd Allah in the region of Diyala Province is a city in Iraq - some 103 mi or ( 165 km ) North-East of Baghdad , the country's capital .
Current time in Shakal 'Abd Allah is now 11:39 AM (Tuesday) . 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: Zardah Mahmud Qadir, Zarayn, Nazi al Kubra, Turan Pichuk, and Turan Bawah Rasul. While being here, make sure to check out Zardah Mahmud Qadir . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Shakal 'Abd Allah ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Kalar, Iraq
Kalar is a town in Iraqi Kurdistan located on Sirwan (Diyala) river, and to the east of Kifri and to the west of Qasri Shirin and Sarpol Zahab in Kermanshah Province in western Iran. Part of the twin towns of Smud-Kalar, Smud was renamed Rizgari after the 1991 Kurdish uprising against the Ba'ath party. The neighborhood of Smud was a relocation camp for Kurdish people under the regime of Saddam Hussein.
Located at 34.63 45.30 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Kifri
Kifri is a town in Iraq and a seat of Kifri District. The district population was estimated at 42,010 in 2003 . Kurds and Turkmans form the majority of the population both in this town and in the District, which is currently part of As-Sulaymaniyah Governorate Until the 1970s, many inhabitants of the town of Kifri and the villages west to the city was Turkmens. The population in the eastern villages were almost completely Kurdish.
Located at 34.68 44.97 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Sherwana Castle
Sherwana Castle, also known as Shirwanah Castle, was built by King Mohammed Jaff and is located in Kalar, Kurdistan, Iraq. It was built in 1734 and it still stands. It is home to the Jaff Family. The castle also houses the Garmiyan Museum and can be visited by travelers.
Located at 34.61 45.31 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
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