Discover Al Amir in Iraq
Al Amir in the region of Wāsiţ is a place located in Iraq - some 95 mi or ( 153 km ) South-East of Baghdad , the country's capital .
Local time in Al Amir is now 08:31 PM (Friday) . 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: Yusuf 'Abd Allah, Sane, Salman al Yunus, Nakhl al Karah, and Murad. When in this area, you might want to check out Yusuf 'Abd Allah . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Al Amir ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Air Base
Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Air Base is a former Iraqi Air Force base in the Wasit Governorate of Iraq. It was captured by Coalition forces during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003.
Located at 32.48 45.76 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Kut Barrage
The Kut Barrage is a barrage on the Tigris river, located in the modern town of Kut in Wasit Governorate, Iraq. It is 516 metres long, 10.5 metres high and consists of 56 gates, each 6 metres wide. The maximum discharge of the barrage is 6,000 cubic metres, but actual discharge has not exceeded 2,000 cubic metres in the last 10 years. The barrage supports a road and includes a lock for boats passing up and down the Tigris.
Located at 32.50 45.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
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