Basra
capital of Basra Governorate, in southern Iraq / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Basra (البصرة; Al Baṣrah) is the third largest city of Iraq with a population of about 2,600,000 (2003). It is the country's main port. Baṣra played an important role in early Islamic history, and it was the first city built in Islam 14 A.H (after Hijra)
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Basra
البصرة Al Baṣrah | |
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Coordinates: 30°30′N 47°49′E | |
Country | Iraq |
Governorate | Basra Governorate |
Founded | AD 636 |
Population (2003 Est) | |
• Total | 1,700,000 |
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