New Baghdad

Baghdad Al-Jadidah district after the flood in 1954

New Baghdad or Baghdad Al-Jidida (Arabic: بغداد الجديدة) is one of nine administrative districts in Baghdad, Iraq. This district has nine Neighborhood Advisory Councils (NAC) and a District Advisory Council. It is located east of the city center.[1][2] This district was renamed 9 Nissan or Tisa Nissan. Nissan is the word for April, although most Iraqis do not yet use that name (9 Nissan). It is also known as 7 Nissan.[3]

Features

  • Shaab stadium, Bor Saeid sqr, Martyr's Monument (Al-Shaheed Monument)
  • Muthana, Zayouna
  • Ghadeer, Masaloon sqr
  • New Baghdad neighbourhood (Baghdad Al jadida), Alef Dar, Al Khaleej
  • Habibiya, Dur Al Umal, Baladiyat
  • Mashtal, Ameen, Nafit, Rustomaniya
  • Fedhailia, Kamaliya
  • Al Husseinia, Ma'amal, Al Rasheed
  • Al-Ubedy, Ma'amil 2

See also

  • flagIraq portal

References

  1. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-18. Retrieved 2010-04-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-08-06. Retrieved 2010-04-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2010-09-23. Retrieved 2010-04-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

External links

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  • New Baghdad on Google maps
  • Washington Post interview with LTC Kevin Farrell
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