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Quli Matkan Destination Guide
Delve into Quli Matkan in Iraq
Quli Matkan in the region of As Sulaymānīyah is a city in Iraq - some 152 mi or ( 244 km ) North-East of Baghdad , the country's capital .
Current time in Quli Matkan is now 10:52 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Baghdad " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Varamcheh, Anjiran, Tirifah, Tawir, and Sawskan. While being here, make sure to check out Varamcheh . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Quli Matkan ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Halabja poison gas attack
The Halabja poison gas attack, also known as Halabja massacre or Bloody Friday, was a genocidal massacre against the Kurdish people that took place on March 16, 1988, during the closing days of the Iran–Iraq War, when chemical weapons were used by the Iraqi government forces in the Kurdish town of Halabja in Southern Kurdistan.
Located at 35.18 45.98 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Halabja
Halabja, is a Kurdish town in Northern Iraq, located about 150 miles north-east of Baghdad and 8–10 miles from the Iranian border. The town lies at the base of what is often referred to as the greater Hewraman region stretching across the Iran-Iraq border. The Kurds in the city of Halabja generally speak only the Sorani dialect of Kurdish, but some residents of the surrounding villages speak the Hewrami dialect.
Located at 35.18 45.98 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
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