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Province of Holy Najaf

Historical Background

Najaf is a historical city. It represents an
important cultural, religious, commercial, and
agricultural center at the center of Iraq. It is
situated on a high mound over vast sand land
overlooking from the northern eastern front on
the cemetery of Wadi Salam "Valley of
Peace"; and from the western front on the sea
of Najaf.

The Province of Najaf embraces the tomb of
Imam Ali, (Poh). It receives millions of
visitors from all over the world.

Location

Najaf is one of the Provinces which occurs in the middle of south Iraq, at the edge of
the western upland, 161 km from Baghdad. The city is 70m above sea level. It is
bordered from the north by the Province of Karbala, almost 80 km away.

Area
The area of the Province of Najaf is (27. 845) km².

Population: The population of the Province is (1.500.522) person

Main cities:

- Najaf District, Al Haideriya- Al Shabaka
- Kufa District, Al Abasiya- Al Huriya
- Manathirah District, Al Hera- Al Mishkhab- Al Qadisiya

Main activities

 Tourism
 Agriculture
 Cattle breading
 Commerce