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Halabja, Administrative center in Kurdistan Region, Iraq

Halabja extends across the Shahrizor plain at an elevation of 900 meters, surrounded by the Zagros Mountains and fertile agricultural lands.

The city experienced a devastating chemical attack in March 1988 during the Iran-Iraq War, resulting in the deaths of over 5,000 civilians.

The local population maintains Kurdish traditions through regular festivals featuring traditional music, regional cuisine, and artisanal crafts in the city markets.

The city provides various accommodation options and transportation services, with taxis connecting visitors to memorial sites and surrounding natural attractions.

Archaeological excavations near Halabja have uncovered ancient tombs and artifacts from the Lullubi kingdom, indicating early human settlements in this region.

Location: Halabja Governorate

Inception: 1650

Elevation above the sea: 721 m

GPS coordinates: 35.17921,45.98737

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:00

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