Touring Walash in Iraq
Walash in the region of Arbīl is a city located in Iraq - some 225 mi or ( 362 km ) North of Baghdad , the country's capital city .
Time in Walash is now 05:52 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Baghdad " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Walzah, Razkarin, Maranah, Layuzah, and Kirkuk. Being here already, consider visiting Walzah . Check out our recommendations for Walash ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
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 13 km away
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 17 km away
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