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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 Iraq's population. Baghdad is a primary financial and commercial center in the region.
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1 commercial airport within 100 km. Closest is Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) at 14 km.
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