Baghdad is the capital of Iraq and capital of Baghdad governorate, central Iraq.
It is Iraq’s largest city and one of the most populous urban agglomerations of the Middle East.
Baghdad is located on the Tigris River, in the heart of ancient Mesopotamia, and was founded in 762 as the capital of the Abbasid dynasty.
The city was historically a prominent settlement and center for power, which declined during the centuries, leaving a rich heritage there.
Today, Baghdad is location of the seat of government, national institutions and government ministries and serves as headquarters to numerous companies, generating 40% of the Iraq’s GDP.
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