Al-Qurna District
Al-Qurna District (Arabic: قضاء القرنة) is a district of Basra Governorate, Iraq. Its seat is the town of Al-Qurna. The West Qurna Field is located in the district.
Al-Qurna District
Arabic: قضاء القرنة | |
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A farm in the town of Al Qurna | |
Al-Qurna District | |
| Coordinates: 30°53′7″N 47°17′27″E | |
| Country | Iraq |
| Governorate | Basra |
| Seat | Al-Qurnah |
| Population (2018[1]) | |
| • Total | 286,073 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (AST) |
The Iraqi marsh lands, which are known as the Garden of Eden, surround this area in the lower part of the Mesopotamian basin. The area had played a prominent part in the history of mankind and was inhabited since the dawn of civilization.
References
- "Al-Qurnah (District, Iraq) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
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