Baghdad - Wikipedia
Baghdad [note 1] (Arabic: بغداد, Baghdād) is the capital and largest city of Iraq, located along the Tigris in the central part of the country. With a population exceeding 7 million, it ranks among the most populous cities in the Middle East and Arab World and forms 22% of the country's population.Spanning an area of approximately 673 square kilometres (260 sq …
Baghdad | History, Population, Map, & Facts | Britannica
Dec 20, 2024 · 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.
Where does Iraq stand now — 20 years after the U.S. invasion?
Mar 20, 2023 · Baghdad is relatively safe as it marks 20 years since the start of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. It's still a nervous city that's known periodic cycles of violence and an ongoing lack of basic...
The 10 Best Things to do in Baghdad, the Capital of Iraq
Updated October 2024, The 10 Best Things to do in Baghdad, the Capital of Iraq was originally published in June 2022. 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.
Iraq - Baghdad, Tigris, Euphrates | Britannica
Jan 13, 2025 · Baghdad, itself a city of legend, is located at the heart of what has long been a rich agricultural region, and the modern city is the undisputed commercial, manufacturing, and service capital of Iraq.
History of Baghdad, the capital city of Iraq | Britannica
Baghdad, or Bagdad, City (pop., 2011 est.: 6,150,000), capital of Iraq. Located on the Tigris River, the site has been settled from ancient times. It rose to importance after being chosen in 762 ce by Caliph al-Manṣūr (r. 754–775) as the capital of the ʿAbbāsid dynasty.
What Is The Capital Of Iraq? - WorldAtlas
Sep 26, 2018 · As the capital of Iraq, Baghdad hosts the offices and residences of the federal government. The Republican Palace of Baghdad serves as the official residence of the country’s Prime Minister while the Radwaniyah Palace is the residence of the President of Iraq.
Iraq Maps & Facts - World Atlas
Feb 24, 2021 · Baghdad is the capital city of the Republic of Iraq. It is located in the center of the country, in the northern part of the Arabian Peninsula. Located along both the banks of the Tigris River, the city is the largest in entire Southwest Asia.
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).
History of Baghdad - Wikipedia
Baghdad was the center of the Caliphate during the Islamic Golden Age of the 9th and 10th centuries, growing to be the largest city worldwide by the beginning of the 10th century. It began to decline in the Iranian Intermezzo of the 9th to 11th centuries and was destroyed in the Mongolian invasion in 1258.