Discover Rashid in Iraq
Rashid in the region of Maysan is a place located in Iraq - some 199 mi or ( 320 km ) South-East of Baghdad , the country's capital .
Local time in Rashid is now 12:31 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Baghdad " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Ulaywi, Dar Muhammad al 'Uraybi, Karbala, Falih al Musa, and Falih al Musa. When in this area, you might want to check out Ulaywi . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Rashid ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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University of Misan
The University of Misan is an Iraqi university located in Amarah, Maysan, Iraq. It was established in 2007. Originally, the university consisted of the College of Basic Education and the College of Education, which were part of University of Basrah.
Located at 31.81 47.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Missan Oil Company
Missan Oil Company is a state-owned oil and gas company located in the Maysan Governorate, Iraq. It was spun off from South Oil Company in 2008 to expand oil activities in Maysan and to set up joint ventures with international companies to develop the province's oil fields.
Located at 31.82 47.16 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Amarah
Amarah, is a city in southeastern Iraq, located on a low ridge next to the Tigris River waterway south of Baghdad about 50 km from the border with Iran. It lies at the northern tip of the marshlands between the Tigris and Euphrates. Predominantly Shia Muslim, it had a population of about 340,000 as of 2002 and about 420,000 as of 2005. It is the administrative capital of the Maysan province. A major trading center for the surrounding agricultural area, it is known for woven goods and silverware.
Located at 31.83 47.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Battle of Amarah
The Battle of Amarah took place from October 19 to October 20, 2006 between the Mahdi Army and police, who were largely members of the Badr Organization.
Located at 31.83 47.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Maysan Stadium
Maysan Stadium, is a multi-use stadium in Maysan, Iraq. It is currently used mostly for football matches and serves as the home stadium of Maysan football club. The stadium holds 25,000 people and was opened in 1987.
Located at 31.84 47.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
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