Al Diwaniyah is the capital city

Capital City

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 of Iraq

Iraq

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's Al-Qādisiyyah Governorate. In 2002, its population was estimated at 440,927. The area around Al Diwaniyah, which is well irrigated

Irrigation

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 from the nearby Euphrates

Euphrates

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 river, is often considered to be one on the most fertile parts of Iraq, and is heavily cultivated. The town is located on the main rail transport

Rail transport

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 corridor between Baghdad

Baghdad

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 and Basra

Basra

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For birdwatchers

Birdwatching

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, Al-Diwaniyah is a city with a rich bird list, as the city has a wide range of biodiversity. Al-Qadisiyah consists of vast agricultural areas, wetlands, arid zones, and semi-desert areas.

The town is the site of a tire

Tire

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 manufacturing plant that once provided tires for much of Iraq. The plant is currently active.

Al-Diwaniyah is the headquarters of the Iraqi Army

Iraqi Army

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's 8th Division (Iraq)

8th Division (Iraq)

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