Al Qurnah
Iraq · Mu??faz?at al Ba?rahIQ
City in Basra Governorate, Iraq
Al-Qurnah is a town in southern Iraq about 74 km northwest of Basra, that lies within the conglomeration of Nahairat. Qurna is located at the confluence point of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers to form the Shatt al-Arab waterway. Local folklore holds Qurnah to have been the original site of biblical paradise, the Garden of Eden, and location of the Tree of Knowledge.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 126,438
- Coordinates
- 31.015, 47.434
- Timezone
- Asia/Baghdad
- Elevation
- 4 m
Overview of Al Qurnah
Al Qurnah — a medium-sized town in Mu??faz?at al Ba?rah, Iraq — is worth a place on your map. Records put its population near 126,438. And it shows in how much there is to see. Its strongest draws are nature, sports and water sports. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Al Qurnah
Nature in Al Qurnah
(2)Nature lovers get Desert and Valleys. It is a direct read of Al Qurnah's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Sports in Al Qurnah
(1)Al Qurnah's sports entries include Slopes. It is a direct read of Al Qurnah's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Water Sports in Al Qurnah
(1)Water Sports in Al Qurnah covers Water Sports. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Al Qurnah.
Best time to visit Al Qurnah
Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes.
Getting there & around
A medium-sized centre, Al Qurnah is best entered by regional transport and crossed on foot. Set your clock to Asia/Baghdad on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Al Qurnah that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Al Qurnah known for?
- Travellers associate Al Qurnah with nature, sports and water sports. It sits in Mu??faz?at al Ba?rah, Iraq and counts about 126,438 residents.
- What can you do in Al Qurnah?
- Al Qurnah is tagged with Desert, Valleys, Slopes and Water Sports, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Al Qurnah?
- Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes.
- Where is Al Qurnah located?
- Al Qurnah belongs to Mu??faz?at al Ba?rah, Iraq, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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