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Al Diwaniyah
City in Al-Qādisiyyah, Iraq

Al Diwaniyah

Al Diwaniyah, also spelt Diwaniya, is the capital city of Iraq's Al-Qādisiyyah Governorate.

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In 2014 the population was estimated at 700,000. The city was founded by the rulers of the Khaza'il Dynasty and formally known as Khuza'ahs Diwaniyah - Khuza'ahs Guest House.

Get in

Getting to Al Diwaniyah

Al Diwaniyah is located on the rail corridor between Baghdad and Basra. Iraqi Republic Railways runs two overnight trains which both calls here.

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    Al Diwaniyah railway station is located east
See

Worth seeing

For birdwatchers, Al-Diwaniyah is a city with a rich bird list, as the city has a wide range of biodiversity as Al-Qadisiyah consists of vast agricultural areas, wetlands, arid zones, and semi-desert areas.

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    Zarb Castle
Eat

Where to eat

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    Alsajad Kebab Restaurant

    This could be an interesting place to go if you want to eat at a kabob house.

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