Basra Governorate, Southeastern governorate in Iraq
The Basra Governorate extends along the western bank of Shatt Al-Arab waterway, forming Iraq's only access point to the Persian Gulf through multiple districts.
The British forces established control over this region after World War I, transforming it from an Ottoman vilayet into part of the British Mandate of Mesopotamia.
The governorate contains numerous sites reflecting Islamic architecture, including the first architecturally notable mosque constructed in 665 within its territory.
The region maintains substantial petroleum resources through major oil fields like Artawi and Hamrin, contributing significantly to Iraq's national economy.
This governorate experiences temperatures reaching 53.9°C, making it one of the most heat-affected administrative regions in the entire Middle East.
Location: Iraq
Capital city: Basra
Website: http://en.basrahgov.com/index.php
Shares border with: Dhi Qar Governorate, Al Jahra Governorate
Website: http://en.basrahgov.com
GPS coordinates: 30.36667,47.36667
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:21
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