Baghdad - Wikipedia Spanning an area of approximately 673 square kilometres (260 sq mi), Baghdad is the capital of its governorate and serves as Iraq's political, economic, and cultural hub Founded in 762 AD by Al-Mansur, Baghdad was the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate and became its most notable development project
Baghdad | History, Population, Map, Facts | Britannica Baghdad, city, capital of Iraq and capital of Baghdad governorate, central Iraq Its location, on the Tigris River about 330 miles (530 km) from the headwaters of the Persian Gulf, is in the heart of ancient Mesopotamia Baghdad is Iraq’s largest city and one of the most populous urban agglomerations of the Middle East
The 10 Best Things to do in Baghdad, the Capital of Iraq Planning to travel to Baghdad as part of your greater Iraq itinerary? Well, look no further, I’ll give you all the details to help you plan your trip and get the most out of your visit to Baghdad Baghdad has a long history stretching back several millennia, founded by the Abbasids in 762, a little north of the Sassanian capital of Ctesiphon
Baghdad - New World Encyclopedia Baghdad (Arabic: بغداد Baġdād) is the capital of Iraq and of Baghdad Governorate, which it is also coterminous with With a municipal population estimated at 7,000,000, it is the largest city in Iraq and the second-largest city in the Arab World (after Cairo)
48 Facts About BAGHDAD Baghdad, the capital city of Iraq, holds a rich historical and cultural significance that spans over centuries From its early beginnings as a small settlement on the banks of the Tigris River to its evolution as a thriving metropolis, Baghdad has experienced numerous transformations
14 Best Things to do in Baghdad, Iraq (2025) - Laure Wanders Baghdad is the capital of Iraq, and this was the first place I visited in this country It’s a city I really love, and there are plenty of beautiful places to visit here This being said, Baghdad used to be extremely dangerous, and although it has stabilised in recent years, it’s still portrayed as a dangerous place
Baghdad: A Timeless City of Culture, Resilience, and Progress Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, is one of the world’s most historically rich and culturally significant cities Established in the 8th century during the Abbasid Caliphate, it has served as a cradle of knowledge, a hub of trade, and a symbol of resilience through centuries of change
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