Sulaymaniyah, Administrative center in Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Located in eastern Kurdistan Region, Sulaymaniyah extends across valleys and hills, functioning as the capital of Sulaymaniyah Governorate with approximately 2 million residents.
Ibrahim Pasha Baban established Sulaymaniyah in 1784, naming the settlement after his father Sulayman Pasha during the Ottoman-Kurdish administration period.
The Sulaimani Museum, the second largest museum in Iraq, displays collections of Mesopotamian artifacts, Persian antiquities, and Kurdish historical objects.
The University of Sulaymaniyah, founded in 1968, provides education in multiple languages and stands as the largest academic institution in Kurdistan Region.
The local government actively recruited Jewish residents during the city's early development, creating a diverse population structure that influenced regional commerce.
Location: Kurdistan Region
Location: Sulaymaniyah District
Inception: 1784
Elevation above the sea: 882 m
Website: http://www.sharawani.com
Part of: Kurdistan Region
Website: http://sharawani.com
GPS coordinates: 35.55705,45.44260
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:35
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