Delve into Rayat in Iraq
Rayat in the region of Arbīl is located in Iraq - some 233 mi or ( 375 km ) North of Baghdad , the country's capital .
Local time in Rayat is now 11:32 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Baghdad " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Rayat, Nawirdan, Maranah, Mami Khalan, and Khawshkan. While being here, you might want to check out Rayat . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Rayat ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Cheekha Dar
Cheekha Dar, or The Outer Row, is the local Kurdish name for the mountain currently thought to be the highest in Iraq. It is claimed to be 3,611 metres high by the CIA. It is 6 kilometres north of the village of Gundah Zhur and is on the border with Iran. It was climbed in November 2004 by English explorer Ginge Fullen, who recorded a GPS reading of 3,628 meters at the coordinates in the table to the right.
Located at 36.73 44.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Qandil Mountains
The Qandil Mountains are a mountainous area of northern Iraq near the Iraq–Iran border, and approximately 50 km south of the Turkey–Iraq–Iran tripoint. The region belongs to the Zagros mountain range and is difficult to access. Its highest peaks reach up to 3,000m and more. The territory is notable as a sanctuary for the Kurdistan Workers' Party.
Located at 36.54 45.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
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