Basra - Wikipedia Basra (Arabic: ٱلْبَصْرَة, romanized: al-Baṣrah) or Basrah is a port city in southern Iraq It is the capital of the eponymous Basra Governorate, as well as the third largest city in Iraq overall, behind Baghdad and Mosul
Basra | History, Economy Culture | Britannica Islamic mysticism was first introduced in Basra by al-Ḥasan al-Baṣrī, and the theological school of the Muʿtazilah developed there Basra is perhaps best known to Westerners as the city from which Sinbad set out in The Thousand and One Nights Basra was taken by the Turks in 1668
Basra Governorate - Wikipedia The Basra Governorate (Arabic: محافظة البصرة Muḥāfaẓa al-Baṣra), also called Basra Province, is a governorate in southern Iraq bordering Kuwait to the south and Iran to the east The capital is the city of Basra, located in the Basrah district
Basra | Visit Iraq Basra is Iraq's maritime gateway on the Shatt al-Arab, combining the river corniche, Basra Museum, and nearby marshes, easily accessible by air or land The city offers fresh seafood, river experiences, and tours of Abu al-Khasib palm groves in a safe atmosphere in the central areas
Basra - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Basra (Arabic: 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 Muslim history, and it was the first city built in Islam 14 A H (after Hijra)
A TRAVEL GUIDE TO VISIT BASRA IN IRAQ - Voice of Guides Basra is the second biggest city and the “financial capital” of Iraq, close to the Iranian and Kuwaiti border in the south Basra has become the most important international port in the Gulf during the British after WWI
VisitBasra — Stay for the evening The independent guide to Basra, Iraq — transport, hotels, food and the Mesopotamian Marshes Stay for the evening
43 Facts About Basra Basra, situated in southern Iraq, is a city rich in history, culture, and natural beauty Known as the “Venice of the East” due to its intricate network of canals and waterways, Basra has been a significant center of trade and commerce for centuries
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