Fun facts about Sulaymaniyah
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The region of Slemani was known as Zamwa prior to the foundation of the modern city in 1784.
Sulaymaniyah
Iraq
Sulaymaniyah or Slemani, is a city in the east of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and is the capital of the Sulaymaniyah Governorate. It is surrounded by the Azmar, Goizha and Qaiwan Mountains in the northeast, Baranan Mountain in the south and the Tasluja Hills in the west.
From the “History” section
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Haji Aziz Bey Aghal was the first individual to establish a cemetery in Slemani.
Sulaymaniyah
Iraq
Sulaymaniyah or Slemani, is a city in the east of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and is the capital of the Sulaymaniyah Governorate. It is surrounded by the Azmar, Goizha and Qaiwan Mountains in the northeast, Baranan Mountain in the south and the Tasluja Hills in the west.
From the “History” section
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Slemani is the only city in South Kurdistan that regularly celebrates World Music Day.
Sulaymaniyah
Iraq
Sulaymaniyah or Slemani, is a city in the east of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and is the capital of the Sulaymaniyah Governorate. It is surrounded by the Azmar, Goizha and Qaiwan Mountains in the northeast, Baranan Mountain in the south and the Tasluja Hills in the west.
From the “Culture” section
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Sulaimani Museum is the second biggest museum after the national museum in Baghdad.
Sulaymaniyah
Iraq
Sulaymaniyah or Slemani, is a city in the east of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and is the capital of the Sulaymaniyah Governorate. It is surrounded by the Azmar, Goizha and Qaiwan Mountains in the northeast, Baranan Mountain in the south and the Tasluja Hills in the west.
From the “Economy” section
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The city is served by Sulaimaniyah International Airport, with service on many commercial airlines.
Sulaymaniyah
Iraq
Sulaymaniyah or Slemani, is a city in the east of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and is the capital of the Sulaymaniyah Governorate. It is surrounded by the Azmar, Goizha and Qaiwan Mountains in the northeast, Baranan Mountain in the south and the Tasluja Hills in the west.
From the “Transportation” section
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Photo: Diyar Muhammed · CC BY-SA 4.0