The new Iraq Always wanted to visit Iraq, but were too afraid to go because of the security issue? Erbil, in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region in northern Iraq, makes a holiday in ancient Mesopotamia possible. Known for its good security, low crime-rates and rich oil fields, the secular and pro-Western …
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The new Iraq Always wanted to visit Iraq, but were too afraid to go because of the security issue? E…
Why investing in Kurdistan?
For a number of years following the Kurdish liberation in 1991, there were two separate governments …
Places to See
Erbil Citadel The Erbil Citadel is considered among the most ancient citadels known as the oldest co…
History of Sulaymaniyah
Sulaymaniyah also called Sulaimani or Slemani, is a city in Iraqi Kurdistan. Sulaymaniyah is surrou…
Accomodation
LAMASSU HOTEL Lamassu hotel is one of the hotels that have been newly established. Is centrally loca…
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My two day trip to Erbil
I went to erbil on a two day trip over the last weekend. I honestly did not know what to expect and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. I of course was a little apprehensive when my boyfriend suggested a trip to Erbil. However when I did my …
Read More »Why investing in Kurdistan?
For a number of years following the Kurdish liberation in 1991, there were two separate governments in the Region; one based in Erbil and headed by the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and one based in Slemani and headed by the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK). However, in early 2006, the …
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Erbil Citadel The Erbil Citadel is considered among the most ancient citadels known as the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world. It is built in the centre of Erbil City on a 25 meters high hill. The Citadel covers 110,000 square meters. Its construction goes back to (6,000 ) …
Read More »History of Sulaymaniyah
Sulaymaniyah also called Sulaimani or Slemani, is a city in Iraqi Kurdistan. Sulaymaniyah is surrounded by the Azmer Range, Goyija Range and the Qaiwan Range in the northeast, Baranan Mountain in the south and the Tasluja Hills in the west. The city has a semi-arid climate with very hot dry …
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LAMASSU HOTEL Lamassu hotel is one of the hotels that have been newly established. Is centrally located in the entrance of Ankawa that far 3 km from erbil the old historical city. The Historical Citadel Erbil witch is just 4-5 km distance away. It is also at the center of …
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Coming To Erbil Iraqi Kurdistan and Erbil can be reached by land and by air. By land, Iraqi Kurdistan can be reached through Turkey by the Khabur Boarder Gate, the only boarder gate between Kurdistan and Turkey. This Boarder gate can be reached by bus or taxi from airports in …
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The Oldest City in the world that people still live in Erbil is the capital of the autonomous Kurdistan region of Iraq. With the population of approximately 1.3 million in 2009, it is the fourth largest city in Iraq after Baghdad, Basra and Mosul. Urban life in Erbil can be …
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