Basra, Port settlement in Al Basrah Governorate, Iraq
The location of Basra at the intersection of Shatt Al-Arab waterway makes it a central trading point for maritime commerce between Iraq and Persian Gulf nations.
In 636 CE, Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab established Basra as a military garrison, which rapidly developed into a significant urban center during early Islamic conquests.
The first substantial Islamic mosque appeared in Basra during 665 CE, marking the beginning of the religious and educational importance of this southern Iraqi city.
The international airport connects Basra with major Middle Eastern cities, while the modern seaport handles substantial cargo traffic from worldwide maritime routes.
The network of water channels throughout Basra earned it recognition as the Venice of the East before environmental changes altered the landscape.
Location: Basra Governorate
Inception: 638
Elevation above the sea: 5 m
Website: https://basra.gov.iq
GPS coordinates: 30.49524,47.80910
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:13
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