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Karrada
District of the city of Baghdad, Iraq

Karrada

Karrada is an affluent district in the city of Baghdad, Iraq.

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It covers a large area, divided into western and eastern side by the Tigris. An upper-class district, it is well-known for luxurious hotels, shopping centers and corporate headquarters. The district is home to the largest concentration of Christians in Baghdad.

How locals move

Getting around Karrada the local way

  • Get inFor those working for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Iraq, there are charter airlines operating into Baghdad.

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