Basra, Iraq
Republic of Iraq
A beautiful destination in Iraq that attracts visitors from around the world.
📖 About Basra
Basra or Basrah is a port city in southern Iraq.
It is the capital of the eponymous Basra Governorate, as well as the third largest city in Iraq overall, behind Baghdad and Mosul.
Located near the Iran–Iraq border, the city is situated along the banks of the Shatt al-Arab that empties into the Persian Gulf. It is consistently one of the hottest cities in Iraq, with summer temperatures regularly exceeding 50 °C (122 °F).
Trip Settings
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Total Budget
$2,758
$197 per day × 7 days × 2 travelers
Accommodation
$107 per night
Food & Dining
$43 per day
Local Transport
$18 per day
Entertainment
Budget Tips for Basra
- 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....
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Samarra Archaeological City is the site of a powerful Islamic capital city that ruled over the provinces of the Abbasid Empire extending from Tunisia ...
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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 ...
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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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