Zurbatiyah
Zurbatiyah (Arabic: زرباطية) is a city located in Wasit, Iraq and is a busy port of entry from Iran. It is mainly inhabited by Feyli Kurds and is just across the border from Mehran, Ilam, in Iran.
Zurbatiyah | |
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  Zurbatiyah | |
| Coordinates: 33°09′0″N 46°03′0″E | |
| Country |  Iraq |
| Governorate | Wasit |
| Municipality | Badra District |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 22,400 |
The Zurbatiyah port of entry, east of Baghdad, is one of Iraq's busiest crossing points. Hundreds of Iranians, mainly pilgrims heading for the Shiite holy cities of Najaf and Karbala, cross the border on foot each day. [1]
See also
- Combat Outpost Shocker- U.S. Coalition base located in Zurbatiyah, Iraq.
External links
References
- "U.S. Takes Battle Against Iraq Violence to Border". Washington Post. 2008-10-30. Retrieved 2009-09-07.
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