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·CONTENTS Page Rare & Valuable Things (introduction) Historical Survey 9 13 Baghdad Past & Present Bazaars Historical places Museums Aladdin's Cave 20-21 25 27-29 29 31 Land of Antiquity Babylon Tel Harmal Ctesiphon Nineveh & Nimroud Hatra. Samarra Mosul Kirkuk Najaf & Kaubala Ukhaidhir Palace ... U1 Basra 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 46 47 49 . .. 55 Summer Resorts Salahuddin Shaqlawa Gali Ali Beg Haj Omran Zawita Swaratouka Sarsing 56 .. .. 57 58 Iraq Sunny Beach (Habbaniya) • 61 .

·65 . ... GENER.IL INFORMATIOX: Geographical Sale Climmitte Flora Truy's Elernal Plant (late-palis) Fauna Full Liquors 1.1.C.... and 1.W.C.A. ... 68 CO 70 73 74 ... 76 .. ... ... 77 / 78 Population Religion ... Resources Ingunge Education .Idministrnlinn ... Public Holiday Touring Camp Iraqi Dinar f'ipping Laundry Voltage Irinhans Inler Sight Club Cinemas Hotels in Baghdad Ilotels in Basra, Mosul & hirkuk Administration flolel Healtoutes Ilestaurants Irngi Airways Travel Companies Hallwiss Trine Mislation Frontier Formalities Iraq Diplomatic dans Abroad Diplomalie 11:«m in Irail 81 89 87 80 03 11 ·* Legante Syria FATO bailway Fruit Orain Rice On MINIYEK KUWA JIKLAR Collor Marrskland Ancient SL wat A ed TULIMUTTA UsarunoxT EMANIQNN SAMARE பண்பு. 18 MARDAN AOLLOCT RAGNDAD AMARNE RAMADI HALANIYA CTWIPRON Iran RUTLA x 19 1918 KUT KPILLA MILLAR LA A STUNIC Yun NALA LITTLON DIWANIYA WASI AMANAN VKHAIDIR Saudi Arabia KASIRIYAM SCAUN 0600 UR ULLAH العرات IRAQ - IRAK Kuwait SIMUSTESS Asutral Zona

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·RARE & VALUABLE THINGS

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·Rare and valuable things come in small packages, it is said, and Iraq is no exception There at the crossi oads between East and West stands a country of 172,000 square miles with a population of eight millions and with perhaps more diamalıc «firsts. to its credit than any other country in the world in the northern part, in Jal mo, is the earliest known example of settled, agucullural and non-nomadic life. The wheel was invented in what is now Iraq, as was possibly the earliest form of writing The earliest known code of laws has been found there, the earliest known astronornical observations were made there, the earliest known university has been found there In Shanvar, a cave in northern laq, two skeletons were found which are thought to go back nearly 60,000 years and are held to he the second oldest ever found in the Middle East, IN A Street in Baghdad KI Yet in this same cantique land. Jou will find today television, an travel, a traffic problem and every aspect of modern life. A country of contrasts indeed, but one where the old and the new are rubbing off upon each other and infiuencing each other in a must healthy fasluion. You may walk fifteen minutes from your modern luxury hotel to the remains of the 13th ecntury 1bhavad l'alace or you may drive some six miles to Tel Ilarmal where liistory goes back 4,000 years.

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·HISTORICAL SURVEY

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·The land between the invers, as the name Mesopotamia might be translated was falvulously fertile country Because il wuis surrounded by deer and mountainous regions, it Wus alwats a templing prize foi preopile inhabiling these less rich neighbouring areas Its huston was one of successive conquests and defeats, now told hy the ruins of great and famous cilies - Babylon of the langing Gardens, Ur of the Chaldees, Nineveh and others Van different peoples have been attracted to this ancient land The earliest selties hrown by naine were the Sumerians, alyout 3500) B.C People called Semites began to move into the land hefure 2300 BC. السومره مهمه ي اجمي 1 ق م HAIR (ARR Gradually the Sentes and the Sumerians intermixed. boul 1750 BC they were brought under the rule of the celebrated Maint? Me Juw-g11e, a Semylic hins who established his capital in Babylon The Ballonian Empire was succeeded by the Assyrian Empure, about 1500 BC The Issyrians were skilled hunters and fighters and among the first to use horses. Their stone carvings show a proud people who delighted in hunting ·With the advent of the Chaldean Empire, power shifted from Nincsell, the great capital of the Assyrians, back to Babylon. Under King Nebuchadnezzar, the Chaldean Empire reiched its height, about 570 B.C. The Chaldean Empire was replaced by the Achaemenian Persians, 538–331 BC who were defeated by Alexander The Great, from 331-323 B C. Alexander set about preventing the clecline of Babylon. His successor, Seleucus, moved the capita) to Seleucin on the Tigris Only then did Babylon finally start to lose its cullural and political dominance over the country and crumble into the sad ruins of to-day. The Seleucids were followed by the Parhian Persians 135 B.C. - 26 A.D These were replaced by anolher Persian dynasty-the Sassanids, whose rule was not. broken until the Arab Conquest in 37 A.D

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·EUROPE i ho finis-Jondon I see train Driving-found mad from Paris to Baghdad except for about on mui. stretch ISTANBUL 3 h. flying 72 hrs, train ASIA XEHRAN 12 hrs. lriving 2 hrs, flying MONTREAL 16 lire. flying 2-3 wky, whip DEIRUT 1 hr. fying 18 hrs. bus BAGHDAD SAN FRANCISCO 18 brs. Alfing 30 days ships NORTH AMERICA NEW YORK 16 lirs. flying 20 days ship JAPAN 3-4 wks, ship 14-3. hrs. fying - CAIRO 3 hr flying BOMBAY 5.30 hrs. flying 1 m. phir 1 RANGOON 10 hrs, flying SOUTHEAST ASIA SOUTH AMERICA 31/hire, flying 2-3 kv. aliir AFRICA if hfs. fying ASTA

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·The name of Baghdad evokes the aura of the Arabun Nighls, or more properly, "The 'Thousand and One Nights." This is Baghdard of the Abasid Khalif, Harou al-Rashme, ly brought Baghdad, to its greatest glory, enchning even Charlemagne. But the city was founded by his predecessor, llie Abassid Khalil, al-Mansour, in the year 762 The original city was round, with the concentric enclosures-the ruler residing within the innermont enclosue, the army within the second, the people within the outer most enclosure. Today, the city studes both sides of the uver Tigris, on one of whose funks, every evening, stalls are operated Juarhecuing lamb or roasting fish cleft in two around open bonfires, giving the tea, with its long line of lights and prasing paradle of strollers in banded headdresses and robes, the atmosphere of an Arabian Carnival Dr Johnson hard sud, that the man who is tired of Luton, is twee of life, and perhaps an Iraqi may be permite a similar feeling about Baghdad Bashulad did not grow from a small village, it was huli In a few sears in the 8th century, but there are not many remains from sp Palli pes the minin section of town one is confronted by some vers modern buildings, a lyrisk and efficient as slem or transplation by colourſul red double lecker buses, anii crestis of cheerful, intent people who could Ile's er he mistahen for the people of any olher land. The beardeil, slarp-c3ed Jrals of the deert in his flowing white robes and black cloch ruly shoulders with the young Bashiladi dred as leginils As an nolein soung man in London or Paris, or the Kurl from the north will his bright clothing ani Iringeel turhan. RO ·Mina'a, ship-restaurant opposite the Unknown Soldier There is now a good number of up-to-date hotels in Bagdhad where the traveller will find excellent accommrala. tion Television is widespread, there are many cinemas through out the city, as well as night clubs and calipels where both European and Oriental programs may be spen Baghdad is connected by good roads, railways, and airlinna with the more important towns of Iraq. Planes of major international airlines visit Rashilad daily IL-LEENA ·Al Rushid Street

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·Not fall from the modern hotels in banks are the characteristic and quite fascinating markets or hozours of Baghdad Frun the hunt nois Coppe Van het come beautiful and useful household nd dative articles beloved by tourists and residents alike in the nearby Sikh Vaikel von mai bus lengths of silk nu wellens for making clothing. and just bevond come l'ersum carpit Irii carpets, quinta and even ther kind of material usul tufulinishi a house in addition there is a huge general market for pre hind of merchandise and along the rise are marhet where lovely gold and silver articles mit le brought Here one can see at work craft-men who chill has been handed down from father to sun with True rental fidelity Al the Copper Market Baghdad is divided by the five Tigris over which there ale now six bridges. Rashid Street runs through the center of town and is the mun stueel Here are most of the hotels and shopping centies Throughout the city e found oldi shunes and mosqirc ·盘 Minarel near Mustangiriya ·til AG The following are the most interesting historical places in and around Baghdad. Agar-Ouf, situated about 20 kilo metres west of Baghdad, it represents the remains of the tower or Ziggurat of the temple of the Cassites erected in the 14th Century BC. Excavations have revealed that this is a part of the relics of Dur Karigalzu, the capital of the Cassites who ruled this country for about four centuries between the last quarter of the 16th century BC and the middle 12th centry B.C (1530-1160 BC) Arch of Ctesiphon or Taq Qısra. Situated on the left bank of the Tigris 35 kms below Baghdad, it represents the remuns of a Sassanid castle originally built as a camping site for the Parthians Kadhimain Few miles north of Baghdad on the West Bank of the Tigris The huge, magnificent gold-domed mosque of Kadhimain, with its four golden minarets, provides an impressive landmark for visitors arriving in Baghdad by Air The tombs of Kadhimain two "Imams" Moslem religious leaders, are there. The Abbassid Palace Behind the present Ministry of Defence, stands the old citadel of Baghdad All that remains of the original building is the ruin of a palace now called the 1 ·Abbassid Palace, which probably dates back to eleven hundred and seventy nine (1179 A.D.). This remarkable building, with its beautiful arch is a fine er. impile of Islanic archilecture The 11111 e herni partty restored and are now used to house an inportant collecfront of arab relics. Al-Muslansiriyah. This was a great college, founded by the Caliph Al-Mustansır in 1232 A D Its ruins are siluated on the East Bank of the river, south of Mamoon Bridge Mustansiriyah Marjan Mosque Marjan Mosque Compleled in 1336 .1D (it was ori. ginally a school Varjan Vrsque les in The heart of Rashud Street It is an olsject of great interest on account of the beauts of its door anni ornamented brick-work Khan Marjan Built in 1358 AD at the end of the Silh Market 11 houses ning the VISeum of Arab Intiquities The Goles of Baghdad The ris of Baghdad's last remaining gale, Bab) al Wastani, is now being used as a museum for ancient arms and weapons Zubnida's Toint Year the lirport stands the honeycumh tomb tradition. alls allributed to the famous wile of the Caliph HAROUX AL-RASHID Khan Marjan Zubala's Tomb ·Su 11-Ghazil Minaret Situated almost in the centre of Baghdad (Jumhuriya Street, this minarel is all that is left of the mosque of the Caliphs which was founded in the 10th Century AD Sug Al-Gbezil Minaret Traq Museura Museums which open daily from 830 am to 1 30 m except on Thursdav, the most important of which are the following Irad Museum Situated between Rashid Street and Eastern end of Mamoon Bridge in the vicinity of North Gute It is, now, being transferred to the new, imposing building, it Mathaf Street) It contain pre-Islamic antiqui. ties including the results of all foreign excavations Abbassid Palace Museum Situated in the North Gale area It contains an important collection of Arab relics Arab Antuities Museum Sunawal Street Arms Museum. Situated beside the hund off Sheikh Omar Street, east of Baghdad, North Station It contains ancient weapons and arms Natural History Museum - Waziriya belongs to the University of Baghdad (Visit hours in the case of this museum and the next one, are identical with Government office hours) National Gallery For Modern Art Tayaran Sq it belongs to the Directorate General of Exh'bilions (Minustry of Culture & Guidance) Arms Museura

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·Aladdin's Cave in Old Baghdad. In the centre of the town, squeeze turn the breadth of the Tigtis and the busy strecl. Budes one of the man enchanted doors. Slep through, and space travellers are min ing in lime! And what a past we've enlemed. Fruin the dark ness, as our eyes gain strength, rich rrolic coloura flunmar splendidly, blues, crimsons, greens. piurpiles, ampa. Iruri colours threaded with gold and silver, silks, Iralhrra, 10n. sandalwood porcelain, pearl, copper, maar bronsr. Fribe! leal on vellum, and wonderful lamp that licht in a fash It is Old Baghdad. Baghdail of the Thulan! Ind (1 Nights 31

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·LAND OF ANTIQUITY

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·The grandeur and the shortcuniings of civilization are all reflected, in one way or another, in the continuity of history in Iraq. Thanks to the devoled endeavours of archaeologists and scholars from many nations, it is now possible to trace in this land, the origin of many of the things that have gone inlo tlie building up of civilization. The most moving of the places to visit is undoubtedly the site of ancient Ballon which goes back nearly 4,000 years. llere time and the elements, as well as man himsell, have worn away what was probably the most spectacular city of ancient times, with its Hanging Gorilers, its mighly walls and gates, ils palaces, its crowds, its religious riles and ceremonies and nii the other trappings of power. It inspires one with awe and melancholy to ponder the sad remains. Dominating the scene is the great Lion of Babrlon, giving a suggestion of such ponderous and almost crushing strength as would be hard to duplicate in the sculpture of any other land. Babylon was an enormous city filled with magnificent palnces, temples and other buildings. Life, for prosperous people, was already almost as refinert and as luxurious as that of comfortable and prosperous people lo-clay. Such prople lived an orderly and ceremonious life in benutiful and beautifully furnished and decorated houses and wore richly decorated clothing and lovely jewels, they had feasts and festivals, entertained one another with music and dancing were waited upon by highly trained servants, and cared for bs chexelors and entists Boating cycursions were common suminer pleasure on the Cuphrafes The Babylonians were prcellent archulects, and had an cxlen«rve knowledge of art and letters, as wel as an elalxır ale sistem of law Habylon is specially remembered for its plunging Gar. dens, built lsy .Sen han771 to please ins Merlian queen. when she sighet for the trees of her native uplands. It is countr! one of The Seven Wonders of the World. One leur and 2) ininutes on a two-Inne well.Hiver highway by car will take one the 3 kilometers from Bagh. dait to Babylon. The ride has the further als antage of giv. ing the visitor an impression of what this ancient and looks and farle likn: fil, sun-bakul, flocks of sheep room in sprea pz«ture; orchards, an orcasonal camel, and date palm tree dnt the landscape. 361 ·There are still many things to see in Babylon : The great Street of the Processions, the Ishlar Gate with the beautıfull bas-reliefs of animals so cunningly contrived as to seem almost alive, but with that quality overlaying them that will always distinguish the work of art from the natural object, the huge temples of Easgıla and Elemenanki, the latter, the famous staged tower, in all probability the Tower of Babel. When you stand among the ruins you are linked in a way with Hammurabi, with Alexander the Great to say nothing of kings who perhaps surpassed these men in power but of whom nothing now is known, except their names in the Lists that have come down to us. Nearer to Baghdad is Tel Harmal, only about six miles away Here we have a provincial capital of about 4,000 years ago. In addition to the great number of administrative records you would expect to find, there have ben discovered some of the earliest mathematical calculations known, one proving a knowledge of a principle which was hitherto thought to have originated with Euclid seventeen centuries later. 37 ·Alin a must on nny itinerary is Ctesiphon, a short drive from Baghdati, which relains the magnificence of ils ancient splendour in its arch. Believed to be the widest spun ni pure brickwork in the world, the arch is mule lestimony to the highly developed skills of the Sassinians who flouri. sheel in this area after the 3rd, century AD. Nearhy the Inurist department (The Tourism & Summer Resorts Ad ministration) has recreated Amule-drawn water wheel. The mule, blindfoldel, walks round and round while the ***len gears groaning and creakins, sel in inotion a series of huchels which draw water from the well over which this gurimitive machine is built. I native village provides the visitor wilh a close up view of rural life and a Bedouin tent gives sheller and rest. Coffee and lea in the traditional manner are available and for those who prefer more modern fare Cohes, Pepxi, Seven tips and a host of other soft drinks are available. 22 Jrch of Clesiphon.

·Nah: Younis Mosque. Among the thrıllıng ancient sites to be seen in the north, one should certainly not miss the Assyrian capital of Nineveh, city of Sennacherib in the 7th century, B.C. Not much is left but palace mounds and crumbling walls, but who would not go out of his way to stand in this famed and ancient city. On the mound called Tel Nabi Younis is now a mosque which is believed locally to house the tomb of the prophe. Jonah Marvels from Nimrud Also near Mosul is Nimrud. Here one may see another ziggurat or staged tower, the ruins of a great temple where two huge stone lions were discovered, as well as the remains of the palace of King Assuranasrpal, King of all Assyria, where marvellous bas-reliefs are to be found of scenes of ancient life and also the famed winged bulls. If one can go to Arbil and Assur, lo Samarra and Hatra, too, one will step back into both the very ancient past and the "intermediate" past of the Islamic period. 39 ·The principal cities of the north are Mosul and Kirkuk. Miosu) is situated on the right bank of the Tigris 168 M. North of Baghdad and can be reached by road, rail or air. On the opposito bank of the river are the ruins of Nineveh. Mosul is very old and the centre of communicalion and commerce in the north, on the main-line railway that links Iraq with Syria, Turkey and the West. In visiting Mosul, one should not miss the Museum, the old An-Nuri Mosque with its leaning tower, the Moseque of Nebi-Jirgis, and the 13th century palace of Qara Sarai. The excavation at the three ruined cities of Nineveh Khorsabad, and Nimrod have disclosed a type of house which Mosul has never ceased to build. The abundance in alabaster quarries in the suburbs, and its treatment have created a lype of decoration common lo churches and mosques alike; Crude limestone, set in gypsum cement "juss" and alabaster being the long used building malerials in Mosul. The new houses mostly tend to follow modern European archilecture. Muslın, for which the city was famous, is a corruption of the word Mosul. There are many fine hotels in Mosul, the best known of which are Slation and Randain llotels. Leaning Minaret ·Kirkuk is the great oil centre of the north. It is now one of the finest and most up-to-date cities, in Iraq. It dates back to Assyrian times. The tomb of the prophet Daniel is reputed to be here. The natural gas given off by the oil wells burns constantly. 43

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·Next to. Ilie city of Bighdal, probably the most nilractire part of Iray for the tourist is the nurila nnd northeast. liere colourful, friendly Kurdish people inhabit their towns surrounded by magnificent mnountain scenery, sume. limes wonded and wnlered by lurbulent streams, sometimes gaunt and bre, bul always dramatic and often kwesome, One can admire here the mounlain grandeur and sylvan relight that are the selling for a number of vulnges now transformed into summer resorts These lillle communities, so rich in natural amenity, have for long been the goal of the traveller and the explorer, lut now they have been popula. rised. Communications have been improseduesen to the provision of airfields and new hotels, rest-houses and guest. houses have then built A number of regions of northern Iraq have everything to commend them as popular sunmer resorts, for the slunel lughave the hot and humul plains, nnd as for winter worlu retrls, they true fair' to Ivecoine the Alpe of the Middle East The principal resorts nre the following: Salahuddin Aloul a hall-hour drive from Arbil Railway Station and! 10 kms from Shaqlawn Summer Resort; at a height of an above sea level. The highest temperature in Unutter 1 34'C I wautiful resort with magnificent views of mountains. There are malerni, furnished houses for suminer visitors, a rust houy A SWIMOngpool, in }*'-nir cinema, a cale, A vur.inl. ups, a chwil, o ganen for children, a dialwar, and come fooruinient centres. Threr are nistwo modern hotel. Salahudim and I'r mail. Salahuddin is a Arsfornfr Hotel conseling of 3 double rooms with private baths and the usual complementary services. It has large lounge, dance for and beautiful surrounding cardiens. Pirmam un veondelacs holel consisting of 14 double rooms and a fewn cale-restaurant.

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·Next tr the city of Baghd.d. probably the inost allracile fart af Irail for the lourist is the north and northeast. Ilere colourful, friendly Kurdinh peuple inhabit their towns surrounded by magnificent mountain scenery, sume. times winxled and watered by turbulent sfreins, sometimes gaunt and bare, but always dramatic and often aweome. One can admire here the mountain grandeur and sylvan delight that are the selling for a number of villages now transformed into summer tesoris. These little communities, so rich in natural amnenity, have for long been the goal of the traveller and the explorer, but now they have been populariscil. Communications have been improved-rven to the provision of nirfields - and new holels, rest houses and guest- 11011145 lave len bouill A number of regions of northern Iraq have everything to conimem them as popular cumminer rewards, for thes clanrl hugh atve the hol and humid plans, nnd ns for winter porta resorts, they bid fair to become the Alp of the Middle East. 4 The principuti remorts are the following: malahuddin About a half-hour drive from Arbil Nailway Station and 10 kms from Shaqlawa Summer Resorl; ml a height of 11121111 nove sea level. The highest temperature in het N 34C Ilmautiful resurl with magnificent views of mountains. There are mordern, furnished houses for summer viators, a rest hour aungmol, in opwin-nir cinein, n cale, a I.18.nt fup, o chwil, at garlen for children, a nvary. and some Flyernment centre. Ther are niy tw'n teiern fwlr). Salahurilin anul Pirmam. Salahuddin is a fri.rale Intel consisting of 30 double rooms with pirivate baths and the usual complementary srvices. It has large lounges, A dance floor and beautiful surrounding kaniens l'irmiam is a cond-class holel consisting of 14 double Tome and a foww cale.restaurant.

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·Ilaji Dniran. On the border of Iran. Height: 1700m. High. est temperature in stimmer 28°C. llere the climate is very cold and the skiing-ın February and March is ideal. The mountain wnior is therapeutic. There is a modern rest-house here Zawa n kms from Josul. Height. 850 m. llighest temparature in summer 39°C. In a most romantic countryside where great pine trees gise an atmosphere of peace and Iranquility There is a rest-house here.

·Swaratouha. About 114 Kms, from Mosul. Height: 1199 m Highest temperature in summer : 33°C. Attractive surroundings, mountain landscapes; with a large hotel and houses designed to satisfy modern tourist requirements.

·Sarsang. About 120 kms. from Mosul, Height: 1054 m. Highest temperature in summer: 34°C. A most beautiful mountain resort with an interesting variety of fauna and flora. Nearby is the Republican Palace. There is a big modern hotel with, among other amenities, constant hot water. It has big lounges, a swimming pool, a dance-floor, tennis-courts and beautiful surrounding gardens. primento Some of our hardier tourists may want to try pitching their tents in this wonderful region. However, the courteous and hospitable Kurds and Arabs may insist that they be their guests, and certainly there is no belter way to get to know people. What the houses mighl lack in luxury will be more than made up for by the warmth and friendliness of The host and his family. 58 ·HABBANIYA The Sunny Beach of Iran

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·The Lake is frequented all around the year, especially mn and spring seasons, and in the cool nights of summer. Further, the Lake is ideal for water skiing, bat races, swimming contests and other similar water sports. There is a first-class café-restaurant and 50 cabins for vi. sitors and swimmers, all belonging to Tourism & Summet Resorts Administration. The cabins are fully furnished and Habbaniya lhe is 85 Kms from Baghdad, to the south of Al-Ramadı. A fine holiday resort, ideal for a sun-bath. A visitor coming from Baghdad has only to follow the main highway and take the bitumen side road to the left, with a sign on the cross roads indicating the lake The lake itsell is hidden behind a chain of low hills to the west of the Euphrates. Much care has been taken by the Directorate General of Tourism & Summer Resorts Administration towards deve loping the place into the most pleasant recreation centre mainly for Baghdadis whose business and city jobs would not allow to travel farther, and in order to enjoy a short and lively weekend during are hired for 24 hours. 61 ·11 Neguler Right Song with ridatos May Ohw widot na Web We are the celou tot IYO L. un wewe We the best w ". - berter har NI tugat RAMLE 1323111 Tout ht UN LL 11. My Cu ·ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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·Now that we have localed Iraq in lime, let us all do so in space. You will find it in your allas lunden east by Iran and on the west by Syruik, Jordan and S. Arabia; on the north by Turkey, and on the wuth li Arab Gult The central geographic fact is the main..! river system From the lofty mountains of Turkey crime, the Tigns and the Euphrates, each bringing a tiver tilsen of its own and sweeping in great long loolis to low Iraq is divided into three distinct geografie zitten 1 desert in the west and southwest, the plains, and the high The desert is part of it helt that runs from Norli-tira to Central Asia It is lul Upland region with alliludes a 2,000 to 3,000 feel between Damascus and Rutta, in lra. rates, the plains area is economically the richest It is com- Dominated by the river systems of the Tigris and Euh. posed of two regions divided by a ridge, some 250 feel axe the flood plain, between al-Ramadı and a point south Baghdad which marks the prehistoric coastline of the Arabian Gulf. The area of the lower Euphrates-Tigris valley has been built up by the silt the two rivers carry The low-lying region consists of marshland and low mud plains criss-crossed to drainage channels At Qurnn, just above Basra, the two rivers combine and form the Shatt-al-Arab, a broad, navigable waterway through which ocean-going vessels enter the harbor of In the upper Euphrates valley, the two streams form two distinct basins each with its own tulutaries and separater by a broad stretch of upland plaleau known as the Jazirah (Island). To the north, Jabal (mountain) Sinjar rises to 3,000 feet From the very ancient times of Babylon and even earlier, canals have been run from these two rivers to walez the surrounding landscapes. Perhaps the dates you eat in your Baghdad hotel have been watered by a stream flowing through one of the canals built by Nebuchadnezzar's workmen Geographical Note land. lands in the northeast which rise to 10,000 feel but declines genlly toward the Euphrates Basrah. nearly three thousand years ago.

·Climato In the mountainous north-eastern aren, a comparatively long winter is usual with temperature falling below freezing joint, blween December and January. In summer, temperatures are moderale to warm. The mountains of high peaks are usually covered with snow in Winter Here is some of the most beautıful scenery in the world. The central and south area of Iraq is characterized by a moderate winter and a long dry summer. The holtest weather occurs from June' to September in the evening, howevr, it becomes wonderfully relaxing Rnin falls manis in winter Spring and autumn, in April and November, are transitional bint most delightful seasons. Normally no rain falls from the end of May to the end of September. 08 ·Fauna & Flora The type of vegetation varies with the character of the zone. The mountains of the northern part of the country are covered with Gall Oak, Aleppo Pine, Turpantine tree, Juniper, Oriental Plane tree, Walnut, Willow, Tamarisk, Hop Clover, Sage, and Milk-Vetch The Steppes area is covered with Plantain, Poppy, Pheasant's-eye, Catchfly, Sand-Spurrey, Sedge, Gagea, Mullein, and Needlegrass for a short period in the spring serve a pasture for sheep and goats. The alluvial and marsh areas in the southern part of the country are rich with Saltwort, Camel Thorn, Box Thorn, Reed, Rush, Hornwort, Bulrush (forming dense association over large areas), Buttercup, Sage, Glasswort and Saltbush. The Desert areas are covered with Rockrose, Spear grass, Ovate-Plantain, Horned Stock, Poppy, Pheasant's-eye, Catchfly, Gagea, Stork's -bull, Tatarian Orche and Saltbush. These vegetations bloom for a short period in the spring time and also serve as pastures for sheep, goats, and camels. Some 25 to 30 million date palms epresenting about 170 varieties produce one of Iraq's most important agricultural exports Orange and Lemon trees are grown extensively in the shade of the date palm trees through central and southern part of the country. Wheat and Barley are raised specially in northwestern part of Iraq between Tigris and Euphrates rivers Vast areas of Rice fields are planted in the southern part of Iraq. 67 ·Iraq's Eternal Plant The age-old dale palm had aheady cast ils shadow upon the Garden of Eden, when Idam and Eve exhibited the first jiroof of human frailty. There is archaeological evidence that the ancient races of Sumerians and Akadlins lived in houses 1oofed with date palm fronds. The date palm is, therefore, often thought of as the most ancient tree in the world and is frequently referred to as the "Eternal Plant", The home of the date palm is Iraq, land of eternal Sun. shine. llere, where climate conditions are ideal for date grow. ing, more than 80 per cent of the world's supply of date is grown.

·Wild animals include hyenas, jackals, foxes, wild cats, brown bears, wild boars and a few leopards and wolves Ilerds of gazelles are found in the steppes, and wild goats in the mountains Other smaller mammals include hares, Jerboas, gerbils, moles, field rats, porcupines, hedgehogs, badgers, martens, otters, small mongoose and bats. The country is rich in bud life, both as residents, winter or summer visitors, and migrants Wild ducks, geese, black partridges, houbaras, and sandgrouse are the main garnebirds Birds of prey of vanous species including vullures, eagles, harriers, buzzards, falcons and owls are more or less abundant, and different water and shore bırds occur in the marshes and rivers. Freshwater fishes of the rivers Tigris, Euphrales, Shatt. al-Arab and their tributaries constitute part of the main diet of the population. Storks are common sight in Baghdad and elsewhere in Iraq They build their nests on the trees, roofs and domes. Their migration marks the beginnings and ends of the four seasons. 69 ·A few of Iraq's Gastronomic specialities One interesting facet of Iraq life is the variety of food to be found there. If the season is right, one must not leave without sampling masgoul, the delicious fish from the Tigris which is cooked right on the river bank, fresh from the river. To see the fires dotting the river bank, on a warm evening under a full moon and then to taste the masgouf itself, crisp at the edges, white and succulent, is indeed an experience you will not soor forget. A most fascinating place for this is Abu-Nawas Avenue, in Baghdad. In restaurants you timny try 'kabab," it is usually made of lamb, shewered chunks of lamb betwen generous peces of onion, tomato, pepper, etc You should also try Kubba," filled with minced fat, nuts, raisins and spices. Almust ansune in the Cast cooks excellent rice, and the Iraqis are no prception it is very fluffy and each grain stands separated from the other For atrinka you have many choices ranging from the internationally known soft drinks to the lypical local drink lebin (like yoghurt), or coffee maile very strong and sweet and with a deep sediment, or ter served in small glasses. There is even a lemon tea which you should at least try. Liquors Irak is the nalive drink rather strong! Algox restaurants and hotels, you can get cocktails and most of the European liquors 70 ·OPERA HOTEL Tel 93009, 93008 Located in the most desirable part of this fascinating city of the Arabian Nights, where Beauty and Serenity prevail. The only Hotel of its kind in the Country. Newly built, it consists of four large buildings, 100 comfortable Bedrooms--most with private baths and hot and cold running water. large Saloon, Din. ing Rooms, Lounge and Bar. All are beautifully furnished and entirely air. conditioned. Four Large Gardens with Childrens' Play Arcay comprise the exquisite landscape in this residential locality Surrounded by picturesque views and clean fresti air. Easily reached from all parts of the City via every means of transportation. 7 ·THE IRAQ Y.M.C.A. HOSTEL TARIFF Accommodation Single, Rooin ID. 36 to ID. 45 monthly & full-board ID. 1.400 to ID, 1.700 daily Double Room ID. 60/- monthly for two persons ID. 2.600 daily for two persons Accommodation Single Room ID. 24 to ID. 30 monthly & Breakfast ID 1.000 to ID, 1.200 daily Double Roum ID, 36/- monthly for two persons ID. 1.800 daily for two persons Accommodation Single Room ID. 20 to ID. 25 monthly ID 0.800 to ID. 1.000 daily Double Room ID 30/- monthly for two persons ID. 1.60X) daily for two persons THE IRAQ YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION Saadoun Street Baghdad Tel Omce 81302, Public 83101. Cables Xianhood Y.W.C.A Dect One Dinar 200 Fils 300 Fils 0 Fils ID. 1/700) HOSTEL TARIFF Private bestroom Breakfast Lunch. Dinner Full lxxird. Special rules for 1 Double bed res. ? For those who lay more than one month. 3 Fur students BIGIDAD Damascus Tead Manicur Netl to the Airport Tel 373931

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·Artists & Dates "Iraq's produclion of artists is second only to its production of dates!", saint one recent visitor to Baghdad, marvelling at the numerous art exhibitions he had witnessed, during his brief stay in the capital The real narvel, however, is the superior quality of these exhibitions. The work has the mysterious poetry of life ind man in their local dress Iraqi artists are no oulsiders in their country They can. hardly meet public remand Al every exhibition, they soll almost everything they show ·拆 ·Population According to the last official census in 1957, the populalion pl Iraj was 6 339,000. It is now estimated at close to 8 millon. Density per stj. km. varies from 1,8 in nul-Hamadi to 64.5 in Baghdad province. The nature of the country inevitably delermines the distribution of population. Nomadic tribes roam the descrls south and west of the Euphrates. The Jazirah Bedouins and semi-nomads graze their flocks on the pastures of the steppes and the highlands. Many of the villages sheller more than 2,000 people. Some 20 lowns have a population of over 10.000 people. Baghdad, the capital and largest city; has with its suburbs, according to 1057 census, an estimated population of one million: Mosul, in the north, 178,222; Basrah, the main port, 165,005; Kirhuk, an important oil center in the north, 148,639. Olher cities derive their fame and position in the life of the country from their religious connections, e.s. the holy shrines of kerbala and Najaf count 60,20: nnd 89,100 inhabitants respectively Religion The fireduminant and official religion of Trary is Islam, but cuinplete freedom of religion is guarnnleed io all inhabit. ant The number of Christinn 14 206,200, while that of Jews is selimated nt 4,000. There is also an interesting minority of Yazıdıs in the north (559,885) who have a religion of their own and are cheerful and picturesque prople. Then there are the Satacans, followers of St. John the Baptist, who are famed for their serwire (11.823). Resources Iraq is very rich in its agricultural, mineral and human resources. Il grossesses lu'o of the greatest rivers in the world. The ferhle land floats on a sea of oil, the "black gold" of modern times. Exploitation of this wealth is possible because of the large income from oil revenues and the profits of local private industries and government administrations, ·Language Arabic is the official language In the north, the two inain languages spoken are Arabic and Kurdish. Enghsh is widely understood, and the tourist conversant with this language should experience no difficulty. Attendents at all good business houses and shops, managers and stewards at all good restaurants and hotels have usually a working knowledge of English Education Education in Iraq is the primary responsibility of the State It is free in all its stages and open on equal footing to all the citizens of the untry respective of race, language, religion, nationality, sex, economic or social status. Iraqı Women, now emancipated, are emerging, in daily increasing numbers, to take an active part in social life and revolutionary reform. Education of all types, and at all levels, is open to girls, increasing numbers of whom are now qualifying as doctors, chemists, lawyers, teachers, and social workers. Administration For administrative purposes, Iraq is divided into 14 "Liwas", or provinces, under "Mutasarrifs", or governors, who are directly responsible to the Ministry of Interior. These "Liwas" are subdivided into "Qadhas" adminsttered by "Qaimaqams" or district commissioners and "Nahiyas" administered by "Mudırs" or Directors. Weekly public holiday All goveinment departinents and most shops and business houses close on Friday.

·Tourist Camp Al the beginning of Army Canal, especially designed and equipped by the Tourism & Summer Resorts Administration to satisly modern lourist requirements. (Tel. 28861) . T*X6SITT Tourist Camp. Orcial Exchange for Iraqi Dinar ID 1 (1.000 Fils). Ci Sterl U.S. $ 2.8. Tipping in most holels and restaurants, there is n service charge of len per cent added to your bill, if not, lip about ten per cent. Tar drivers and ushers at the cinemas are not lipki. Laundry Laundry is ercellent and chenp Dry cleaning establiall. ments are everywhere. Vallaga A.C. 220. Drinking Water Tap water, in hotel room, is alolufely safe to drink. 78 ·AMUSEMENTS IN BAGHDAD

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·Night Clubs Auberge (Sadoun Park, Tel. 97914) restaurant-bar, dance orchestra, floor show. Embassy (Masbah, Tel. 90971) restaurant-bar, dance orchestra, floor show. Select (Alwiyah, Tel 99848) restaurant-bar, dance or. chestra, floor show Baghdad (Rashid Army Camp St. Tel. 97945) restaurant -bar, dance orchestra, floor show. Scheherazad (Rashid Army Camp St., Tel. 94409) --bar, western and oriental programme. Caravan (Sadoun St., opposite Baghdad H' 80278) cabalet, restaurant-bar, western and Sramine. A1-llurriyah (Sadoun st., near Nasr cabaret, restaruant-bar, western and ·Tel. Cinemas Nasr Khayyam Granada Roxy Rex Sindbad Al-Watani Aladdin Sadoun St., Rashid St., Kifah St., Rashid st., Rashid St., Sadoun St., Rashid St., Rashid St., 83103 85909 82707 83068 86869 82070 83686 87899 Tickets First-class cinemas Box (4 seats) Stalls Gallery 550 fils 100 fils 130 fils b). Second-class cinemas Box (4 seats) Stalls or gallery 350 AIS 80 fils All the sents are numbered and reservable. It is advisable to reserve boxes in advance. Shows begin at. 10.30 a.m. 4.30 pm. 7.30 p.m. 9 30 p.m. Programmes are advertised in "Raghdad News", English daily. 82

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·A SELECTION OF DE LUXE 1st AND 2nd - CLASS HOTELS IN BAGHDAD Room Rates In Iraqi DIALYS (1) Roulourant Press NO of baths Double Occupanty Single Occupancy Location TOIA Tol. Room & Room Room & B'fast No et room! Futi Sonra Room Only Full Lourd Name ol Hotel Dinner I lost Lunch I fast Private NO ORY 0,100 89031 200 200 100 $adovn It ..100 1.00 3,000 6,000 3,500 4,500 4,300 6,400 Baghdad 66 16105 66 11 66 Abu Nawas $1. 3,800 4,500 1.200 .,400 1,500 3,500 Ambamidor 4,70 3,114 0,300 100 0,400 6,850 58 $1141 58 3,044 38 Rashid Bt Khayam - 0,300 0,00 TM 4,800 3.500 7,000 14 100 1,750 42 3,900 03001 Alwys Opera 6.000 6,1 0,300 ..T 4,000 3,000 87 4,500 11 11 20 02002 Abu-Nowas $t. Al-Karami 3,000 0,300 ..150 6,450 1,789 49 19191 49 65 Rashid S1 Tigris Palace 6,000 13 0,150 3,350 1,750 38161 13 20 33 Aanhld st 1,250 1,500 Sindbad 2,800 2,104 2,350 1.000 0,600 3 3 T 1,100 DOQOD Karrada Shapord 11 0,200 4,604 0,500 2,800 •,500 3,254 1,250 11 28 LAI Kuwalt Abu-Hawas $1 0.800 0,300 0,100 - 1,500 1,186 16 10 10:41 10 Abu Nawas $1 Surcon 2,000 4,194 1,800 ., 0,250 11 11 1.400 90013 Alwlya Arido - 0,250 1,500 0,780 17 6,150 1.000 - 1 10 1 1,600 6,250 ADU-NEWL Abu Nawas st STOG River Front Near Ahrar Iridge 01001 tabylon Rachio st. (1) ID (1000 Fils). Sterl U Dolları » B 15 3 1,000 3 ·A SELECTION OF HOTELS IN BASAAR, MOSUL AND KIRKUK No of baths Reslaurant l'rices Naine of Huilel Aildress Tel Room rates in Sraq Dinars Single Occupancy Double Occupants Roon & Full Room Room & Pull Bler board only Blant board 2,3001 3,0511 0,200 1,010 9,021 1,000 1,500 3,50 22 Roon bandy Bfaat Lunch Dinner 88 3,200 7700 3476 88 17 88 11 0,750 0,300 0,250 0,050 0,000 0.7010 0.60 3534 15 8 0,750 0.000 1,730 1,500 1,900 0.100 3,500 0,200 0,450 3083 13 0,050 13 13 5,000 0,300 0,550 Tool No. 5133 21 28 24 1,250 2.500 2,500 3,000 3,000 0,600 0,300 0,800 Shall el Arad Manilayah Cauch St Semirninis Hasrah Al-Hurriya St. Rruer Front ligeras Day Station talot Minul Wad HAZAT tindain Minul w Wosul Sargan Museum, Mosul Mailway Station Slawuh Kirkuk Thaxrn St. Semiram. hitkuk Thawre si Scheherazart Kitkuk 4333 23 0,750 1.000 0,150 2048 13 13 13 4,000 0,300 0.550 0,600 2500 33 S' 0,500 1.000 1,200 2,000 0,100 0,150 0.150 32 3 0,400 0.600 ·First Class Hotels & Ret Housut Belonging to the Tourism and Summer Resorts Administration No. of Baths No. of Rooms Nemo Addrest Tel. Privato Total A HOTELS 1. Sartun Sarith 01 81 0. 1 Salahuddin Salahuddin Summer Resort 30 HO 3. Pirman 3 23 1. Khanzad Shakuwa 9 9 3 5 $ wir touko Swartouko 12 3 8. Salman Pack (Cielphon) Salman Puck 13 5 $ 5 1. Ramadi Ramadi 9 9 1. Kut Kut 39 11 12 12 0 Karbala Karbala 32 37 37 37 10. Dlwanlynh Diwaniyah 378 11 11 B REST HOUSES 1. Lawita Zawita 1 Mall Omrin Hall Omran 5 2 1. Sulaimaniya Sulaimantys 100 11 12 11 # Matra Katra B. Samarre Samurra 3 • Hindlys Hindlyn Barrage $ 3 3 $ 7 Rutba Rutbe 16 16 # Babylon Babylon 17 3 3 3 • Sualra Suun 65 Amura 11 10 Amara 11 Nassiriyah Nassiriyah CENERAL TARIFF (in Irgl binari Per Person 4 Portono Room & Bfast IM OrrITRE rere Full Board 1.000 T. Rutaurant Prlen 1 tual Lunch Dinner 89 ·ORIENTOURS THE ORIENT TRAVEL & TOURIST CO. W.L.L. RASHID STREET - BACHDAD . IRAQ. Cables ORIENTOURS Phones 8 ! 151 8 4 2 5 3 8 7 7 5 1 AFEILIATED OFFICES, CORRESTONDENTS & AGENTS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. CONSULT ORIENTOURS (International Travel Organization) ORIENTOURS Will solve all your travel difficulties ORIENTOURS Gives you a good council ORIENTOURS Eliminates difficulties ORIENTOURS Reduces formalities ORIENTOURS Assures your comfort Contact ORIENTOURS, for any information, ait, sca and land travel, hotel reservations, cle.trance and forwarding of cargo. packing, Insurance and Foreign Exchange, Tours, sightsceing, excursions conducted by Schior Gundes MEMBERS STA AATIA TANA Foto VOYAGES ·A SELECTION OF RESTAURANTS IN BAGHDAD Nome Type Location Cafe, Atul lar 911 Alwiyan Sidoun $ Mataam Al- Mataam Casino of July 14 Cate, Reil. & Ju Hamurabi Cale, Rot & Bar SH Nidhar $1. Min'a Culo, el for u URL mwa ballo de Taj Mahal Cafe, Raul (indien) Afu Fara] Cole, Rot & SE 14 Nidhar ut Colden Nest Cato A AHL IT UMEMWA Telelo Shton Cute, Rest & tu $4150 Opel Asia Cala, Rut A Bar 8.3131 Abu Nowa St Candola Cafe, Rul & Dar 32144 Adu Nawas et Sallumi Cafe, Rnl. . for M611 ALU Now, If Silyar Tower cate, Rettur Abu Now 31 Cardena Cafe, Rent a Bar M541 Aby wow tt. Romares Butlet & Bar HIT Noahid of Snak Al Shish Rut (loyat hielo ondy) Mar 14 do 31. Jamhuriya Duarte M610 Tahrir la #win w & Bar BCO Rashle fl. Cre, Aul. A ta an Jamhuriya Brit Sharif Had Bol (Orien Dishe) & 10ml Ahir ind A'ing Red (On Dishes) 19754 Ahrar Indre Amita Rest (Oriental Dishes) BROMH SL 1 Ring Cafe, Nat & Bar 07HT AN MON, 1 14 siste Lou's here excellent restaurants. They provide both I'm lourescal food ·أشهر طائرات الخطوط الجوية العراقية ترايدنت زات در ایران نشانه ی نوع رولزرویز نامه هیله ده مس TRIDENT JET AIRLINER IRAQI AIRWAYS ·COMMUNICATION & TRANSPORT ·أشهر طائرات الخطوط الجوية العراقية تزايد زات شرئرات نفاثة من نوع رولزرویز به دنیا را به IRAQI AIRWAYS TRIDENT JET AIRLINER ·AUL WAYS TRAVI AIRWAYS Kingdom. Member of the International Air Transport Association. Speed in smooth, above the weather flying. Iraqi Airways now provide regular international services linking Iraq with India, Pakistan, the whole Middle East. Turkey Czechoslovakia, Austria, Switzerland and the United In the decade which ended in 1960 Iraqi Airways can look on ten years of spectacular achievement. Passengers carried each year rose from 18,000 to 80,000 cargo 140 tons to over 750 tons and mail 11 tons to nearly 130 tons. Over half a million passengers, 3,500 tons of cargo and 500 tons of mail have been carried on Iraqi Airways services in the past ten years and additionally 25,000 Pilgrims have been carried rapidly and safely to the Holy places at very reasonable cost. Iraqi Airways have a 100% safety record and an enviable reputation for courteous and efficient service. Iraqi Airways recently purchased three "TRIDENT" Jet Aircrafts which will be put into operation with effect from June, 1965 aiming from this enlargement of the company by supplying her with the most up to date aircraft to enable her to keep the place she deserves in the world of Aviation, 95 ·AIRLINES Tel. Iraqi Airways Şadoun St., 80051 Middle East Airlines 89775 11 Air Liban 88136 11 15 Pan American World Airways 88300 B.O.A.C. 86446 11 Lufthansa 83135 >1 Alitalia 83020 91 K.L.M. Czechoslovak Airlines les - 89981 1111011-12 ' . t -Dutti, 88410 - bl[ 11 T. 1/1) 151 614 und 1.6 msi 10 mitol 180337 I... -16, 35781 1.80575 Kuwait Airlines Swissair Saudi Arabian Airlines L.I.A. Khallani Sq.:/ I 81583 143111111 Sadoun St..It' 11 88271 -156.15114. • Sadoun St.1.1. "n80121 S.A.S. United Arab Airlines Khallani Sq. 88277 96 ·PAN AM miš Who else can fly you from Baghdad to the U.S.A. with no change of plane? No one. Now Baghdad's an important new stop on Pan Am's round the world Jet routes Take of eastbound for the USA with us on Mondays, westbound on Thursdays Fly straight through to the USA, to Europe, to the Orient, with no change of plane You'll like this convenient new service that puts Baghdad within easy reach of 127 cities, in 86 lands, on all 6 continents. And you'll like the good feeling you have knowing you've chosen the very best! Baghdad Saadoun Street Tel 88300 World's Most Experienced Airline First Round the World .... First on the Atlantic .... 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·TRAVEL COMPANIES Address Tel No. 93300 B9128 82014 B0014 83889 Unknown Soldier Sq. BAGHDAD Sadoun St. BAGHDAD. Sadoun SI. DAGHDAD. Nasr Square, Battaween BAGHDAD Al-Hurriya St. BASRAH Rashid St. BAGHDAD. Istiqlal St. BASRAH P.O. Box 85, Rashid St, BAGHDAD. Jamhurrah St. BAGHDAD. Rashid St. BAGHDAD. Al-Sayadila SI. BASRAH, Sadoun St, BAGHDAD. Sadoun SI. BAGHDAD Nasr Square, Sadoun St. BAGHDAD. Sadoun St. BAGHDAD, 84197 81593 81251 Nume 1. Ur Travel 2, frug Travel Bureau 3. Aladdin Travels 4. Baz Commercial Co. 5. Gull Agency Co (Basrah) 0 Iruqlours Co. 7. Rasrah World Tours Co. 8. Arab Tours Co. 9. Universal Travel Bureau 13. Orientuurs Co 11. National Tours Co. 12 Abul Timman Travel Bureau 13. Hammurabi Cox 14. Sindhud Tours & Transport 13 Sumer Tours and Trading Co 30. Musiala Al-Ani Travel ourist & Transport Co. 17. Saghdud Tyre CD 18. Thos. Cok & Son (Continental & Overseas) Ltd. 10. Lebunese International Airways (LIA) Air, Sea and Land Trans. poil CII, 20. Sequenti Travel Co 21. Unhjat Hnecan Travel Co. P. Nasir Tour Co. 23. Nineveh Travel Co. 3 84415 82237 83114 88789 Wazıriya, BAGHDAD. Sadoun St. BAGHDAD. 21598 89209 Sadoun St. P.O. Box 2007, 89721 Sadoun St. BAGHDAD. 88271 Kerd Al-Basha Karada Al-Sharkiyah BAGHDAD 93935 Sadoun SI. BAGHDAD. 86122 Sadoun St. Alwiyah, Baghdad 94119 Al-Falih Sq. Mubdir Jassim Bldg. BAGHDAD. 94411 ·IRAQI REPUBLICAN RAILWAYS The Iraqi Republican Railways are divided into three mun lines radialing from Baghdad.- 1. Bagluiad -- Ma'qit (Basah) Metre (angelane, a dislance of 509 kilometres, with branch lines, one al .11. Hund. vah Junction for the holi cily vf kerbala (a distance of 338 hins.) and the other at Ur-Jution (Ur of the Chalecom) for An-Nasiriyah, a stance of about 16 kilometres. The Line serves the Liwas of kerbala, Al.Ililla, All Diwamyah, Nas. siriya and Basrah, famous for its world renowe DATICS. On this line travellers can visil the ancient places of Babylon, A1-Uhhaidher, Eudu (Warha) and UI of the Chaldees and Holy Shrines at Kerhala A new standard Gauge Line has been constructed adjacent to the Metre Gauge Line above, reducing the distance ixtween Baglular of Vaqil to 54 kms and passing through An-Nassiriyal City Il is expected to be opened for full traffic during the first quarter of 1965. ? Baghdart - Kirkuk Crbil Metre Gause Line, a dis. lance of 437 kilometre's with a branch line at Juloula' Junclion, for Khanaquin City, a distance of about 28 hms. The Line series the Liwas of Diyala, Kirkuk and Erbil. On this Section, travellers can visit the famous Oil Fields at Kirkuk "Baba Gurgur) and ancient Castle al Crhul) 3 Bagland Viosul - Tel Kotchek Standard Gauge Line a clistance of 531 kilometres. The Line serves the Liwas of Bighilad and losul on this section travellers can visit Samarrah, the ruins of Lutra Virinud, and Ninevah, the famous capital of the Assyrian Enipire and other historical pulaces The Baghdad - TolKoleliek lune offers direct con. nection to \leppo, Beyroul, Ankarn, Istanbul and with the Simplon Orient Express from Istanbul to Rome, Paris and London in Vice, Belgrade, Zagreb, Trieste and Milan. So rajud has been the growth of communications that provision for other needs of the tourists such as Hotels on modern lines exist in all the principal cities of Iraq. 100 ·The Iraqi Republican Railways will undertake to make „specjal, arrangements, for the conveyance of Tourists in partięs to any point reached by their trains, provided arrangments are made, in advance.pl 6: 20% discount,15 6jven to groups of ten people, prie guide, accompanying a group of, 15-50 people, iş. aļlowed to travel free of charge Travel Facilities The Iraqı Republican Railways offer up-to-date comfortable rail travel on each of the three lines radiating from Baghdad. Dust-free travel is provided in the air-conditioned coaches with first and second accommodation and also in modern ordinary First and Second Class carriages. The Railway Administration has a Station Hotel at Mosul and Rest Houses at Al-Hilla (for Babylon), Juloula' Junction, Kirkuk, Erbil, and provides comfortable accommodation and excellent food for the convenience of the passengers and tourists etc Arrangements for accommodation and meals in the Rest Houses are to be made in advance. The Railway. Administration does not guarantee accommodation on any of their trains unless it is reserved in advance This can be done through the City, Booking Office in Baghdad, Telephone No. 82131 or through the Station Master of the Station at which the passenger will entrain and must receive his confirmation that the reservation has been made. 1 1 > Reserved Saloons *: 111 1111, 1) A number of Reserved Saloons is available that can be used by tourists on both the Metre and Standard Gauge Lines. These Saloons have sleeping accommodation for two and three persons, with bathroom, hitchen and are supplied with napery, cooking utensils etc. and a cook is provided. Bedding, unless specially ordered is not supplied with these Saloons, Arrangements can be made for Saloons to be delached at any station as required. dolla Special charges, äre" raised against tho using saloons, details of which can be obtained from the Traffic Manager, Baghdad West. 101 .

·Break of Journey The holder of a ticket for a distance of more than 160 kilometres may break journey for one day for every 160 kilometres in addition to the time occupied by the journey. The break of journey may be made at any station provided the holder arrives at destination not later than the day on which he is due to arrive, The following free allowance of luggage will be given for each ticket holder, provided the luggage is booked before commencement of the Journey :- On cach First Class Ticket 60 Kilos On each Second Class Ticket 40 Kilos On ench Third Class Ticket 30 Kilos Hall the free allowance will be given on each child's tickel. Additional luggnge in excess of this allowence will be charged for. Reservation of Accommodation in Rest Houses Telegrams reserving accommodation in these Rest Houses will be despatched free of charge. Passengers wishing to reserve accommodation should apply to: Hotels and Catering Grand Station, Baghdad West, or ring up The Office Superintendent of the Department (Telephone Railway Exchange 82131 and 86566). An application in writing sent 48 hours in advance of departure would be preferable Il meals are required within a short time of arrival, this should be stated. Transportation Modern taxi cabs and privale cars are the popular way to get around; an excellent bus service is available. When you need a lari, ask at the front desk of your hotel and they will call one. On the strecl, tari cruising around can be hailed by raising your hand. As for the fare, any two points within the city: 390350 Fils. Fure is usually fired in advance, 102 ·Bus Slun: Every bus stop has a red reclangular signboard attached to nearest pole or column. The signboard indicates all the lines which are served at that stop the green signboards are for request stops. Il you have to get out at one of these request stops, inform the conductor beforehand. To get a bus at a request stop, signal the approaching driver. Service Hours: From 6 am to 12 midnight. Fares: Each stage 15 fils (first class) Each stage 10 fils (second class). 103 ·,ه است گزارشی از رز اسرار تر ، بناء Com o Tourt informatun centrázati Dagindadt Air-pori It ·FR NTIER FORMALITIES ·. INFORMATION اتنا ادارات البرز اما 1 البراك تم ما را ATE (۱۰۱۱۰ ۱۱۱۱۰ ۱۱۱ 1 ،11111 !!۱۲۰۰rial in centrati Baghdadi Airport 10 ·FRONTIER FORMALITIES

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·Tourists of the Middle East will now find Iraq an easy stop to add to their itineraries, Visas can be issued immediately, and travellers can stay in the country for thirty days without Police registration or exit visas 3 Passports & visas: valid passport is required (any passport containing an endorsement or visa for "Israel" either valıd or expired, is not accepted). For Entry: Ordinary entry visa, good for a single Journey, valid for three months and for a stay of up to three months. Tourists may not register with the police unless they stay more than thirty days. For Transit: Transit visa, good for a single journey, valid for three months and for a stay of upto seven days. For Exit: Exit visa is required only when visitors stay more than thirty days. Customs Regulations Origin: All countries Articles Air-Sea-Rail-Road 200 50 Cigaretles Cigars : Tobacco: Wine or Spirits : l'erfumed Spirits: 230 5r. 1 lit. lit. 107

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·Also admilted free of cluty : Lxyna Birle baggage of the pas. senger including wearing apparel and, personal, etects (fro: vided that they are not for sale butinre for his personal, usc or for the use of the members of his family travelling with him) Iphotographic camera, i radio, i sound recorder. 1 typewriter incl binoculars, shall also be passed free of Import Duti to tourists when they are second-hand only and are lo le rpporled on cleparture fronrlag. Articles, manufactured or produced in Iraq are subject ko normal export formalities Prolubited opium, feathers and skin of birds in general, palm tree planls. Currency Regulations Foreign Visitors' Allonvances for import til for voxport..! Xalonal Currency 11) 5 Foreign Vo limit, pro "Equivalent of 10 Currency Feel thala spet! 15.4 'the "arhount Exchange Wideoderit' 'n Contis form in odprsiofi the I: . nit. chanke,..Control form must be prooispilucent 2m 120 1111 ial filled in • Idem Travellers Theo ID. 150 Init: can tre titreised.th the approvni" of the Central Bank of Iran. I 108 ·Vehicles Automobiles, motorcycles. Admitted with a valid certificate from an international automobile association recognized by the Iraqi Automobile Association, in Baghdad, or against a financial security or buil, guaranteed by a person residing in Iraq. The period motor-cars and motor-cycles are allowed to stay in Iraq is two months, but can be extended (for compelling reasons) to a total period not exceeding one year. Customs duty is imposed after the expiration of this period 1109 ·1 110 ·IRAQ DIPLOMATIC ESTABLISHMENTS ABROAD ·Embassy of the Republic of Iraq, 11 Wahagicho, Shirahu, TOKYO JAPAN Embassy of the Republic of Iraq "P", 1801 NW., Washington 6, D C. U.S.A. Embassy of the Republic of Iraq, Darul Iman venite, Alna-Aldeen Bala, PO Box Wo ihi, KABIL AFGHANISTAN. Emb: ilie Republic of Iraq, Vi l'erdindo di Savon 8/10, ROVE ITALY Embsus of the Iepublic of Irani, D.24 South Extension Part 11 XEW-DOH it. IXDIA Embassy of the Republic of Iran, 4Kaumaheilansha, BELGRADE: YUGOSLAVIA. 112 ·Embassy of the Republic of Ir«. ? Hsiu. Shun Van Chieh, Chien kuv Men Wai, PEKING CHINA. Ambassade de la Republique d'Irak, 197, Avenue de l'aus, TUNIS TUNISIE Consulate-General of the Republic of Irur, Panorama 203, Walkeshwat Road, Valahar lil, Bombay - 6, INDIA Embassy of the Republic of Iraq, , Ostrovski Pereulok, 1 House No 8, MOSCOW US S.R Consulate-Général of the Republic of Iraq, 14 East 791h Street, New York 31, N.Y. U.S.A. Tata 11 IS!!! Embassy of the Republic of Iraq, TEHERAN IRAN. 1!1,1:1 ir 119 ·Embassy of the Republic of Iraq, Karlovo nam, 19, PRAHA 1, CZECHOSLOVAKIA. Mr. Fall A. Ghaftur, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Iran. Abdul Ghaffor Building. Church Street Fort, COLOMBO, CEYLON. Embassy of the Republic of Iraq, 22 Qeen's Gate, London S. W. 7., ENGLAND Botschaft der Irakischen Republik, 5320 Bad Godesberg Victoriastr. 27. WEST-GERMANY Embassy of the Republic of Iraq. lleruinnes flecquer, MADIJD SPAIN Consulnle of the Republic of Iras. A Rifles Place, SINGAPORE 1, MALAYO. Embassy of the Republic of Irns, AXKANA TURKEY ·Ambassade de la Republique d'Irak, 6 Avenue de la Victoire, RABAT MAROC. Embassy of the Republic of Iraq, A/3 Balh Island, KARACHI-4, PAKISTAN Embassy of the Republic of Irac. Djalan Teuku, Uinar 38, DJAKARTA, INDONESIA, Einbassy of the Republic of Iraq, 4/6 Oil Mill Street, LAGOS NIGERIA. Embassy of the Republic of Iraq, P.O. Box No. 2929, Embissy of the Republic of Iraq, Garden City, PO. Box 974, TRIPOLI, LYBIA ACCRA GIANA, 115 ·Inde de la flepublitie Irakienne, 17 Beulevard, Auguste Reyers, BILXELLES 11 BELGIQUE. Perug.ent Delegation of the Republic of Iraq lo the United Nations, Il 'tast 70th Street, jott. New York 21, W.Y.. U.SA. Ernst of the Iepuuliise of Iraq, kummendors, Gatan 33, STOCKHOLM ), SWEDEX Cilute-General of the llepublic of Iracy, Blesuglu lk. 103, ISTAXDU. TURKEY Imba wonde de la Ibubbque Irakienne, Lhuillerweg. BENXE SLISSE. MULINII Jumil Harb Hant, Corul de la Republique d'Irah, Silue de Grammont, DIKAN SENEGAL Constilate of the Republic of Iraq 12 Kits de Lisanne GESTVE SUISSE 11G ·Embassy of the Republic of Iraq, Amarylidos 19, I'svchico, ATHENS. !! GREEGET Ambassade de la Republique det. 3 Rue Pierre, 138, Keuilly Sanse PAPIS FTLC2 I Einbassy of the Republic of Iraq CAIRO, UA.R. Embassy Republic Beirut LEBAR Embassy of the Republic of Iraq Damascus, SYRIA. Embam bir Prin! 1'i & Embassy of the Republic of Iraq Amman, JORDAN 1 117

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