Baghdad, Iraq
Republic of Iraq
Iraq's capital, offering a blend of history, culture, and modern attractions.
📖 About Baghdad
Baghdad is the capital and largest city in Iraq.
It is located on the banks of the Tigris in central Iraq.
The city has an estimated population of 8 million. It ranks among the most populous and largest cities in the Middle East and the Arab world and constitutes 22% of the country's population. Baghdad is a primary financial and commercial center in the region.
Trip Settings
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Total Budget
$2,884
$206 per day × 7 days × 2 travelers
Accommodation
$112 per night
Food & Dining
$45 per day
Local Transport
$19 per day
Entertainment
Budget Tips for Baghdad
- Research local customs before traveling
- Compare prices online before booking
- Local food is usually cheaper and more authentic
- Public transportation saves money over taxis
Iraq Facts
🏛️ Capital
Baghdad
🌍 Continent
Asia
📐 Area
438,317 km²
📞 Phone Code
+964
💰 Currency
Iraqi dinar
ع.د (IQD)
🗺️ Region
Western Asia
🗣️ Languages Spoken:
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
6 sites in Iraq
Hatra
A large fortified city under the influence of the Parthian Empire and capital of the first Arab Kingdom, Hatra withstood invasions by the Romans in A....
Read More →Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat)
The ancient city of Ashur is located on the Tigris River in northern Mesopotamia in a specific geo-ecological zone, at the borderline between rain-fed...
Read More →Samarra Archaeological City
Samarra Archaeological City is the site of a powerful Islamic capital city that ruled over the provinces of the Abbasid Empire extending from Tunisia ...
Read More →Erbil Citadel
Erbil Citadel is a fortified settlement on top of an imposing ovoid-shaped tell (a hill created by many generations of people living and rebuilding on...
Read More →The Ahwar of Southern Iraq: Refuge of Biodiversity and the Relict Landscape of the Mesopotamian Cities
The Ahwar is made up of seven components: three archaeological sites and four wetland marsh areas in southern Iraq. The archaeological cities of Uruk ...
Read More →Babylon
Situated 85 km south of Baghdad, the property includes the ruins of the city which, between 626 and 539 BCE, was the capital of the Neo-Babylonian Emp...
Read More →2026 Holidays in Iraq
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