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Karbala has surpassed Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahsa Oasis, becoming the world's largest palm oasis.

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Iraq
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Karbala

Iraq

Country
Iraq
Population
1.3M
Coordinates
32.62, 44.03
239th most populous city in the world

Karbala is a major city in central Iraq. It is the capital of Karbala Governorate. With a population of around 800,000 people in 2024, Karbala is the second-largest city in central Iraq, after Baghdad. The city is located about a few miles east of Lake Milh, also known as Razzaza Lake.

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