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Najaf


 

Najaf ({{lang-ar|?????}}) is a city in Iraq, about 160 km south of Baghdad, located at 31.99°N 44.33°E. Its estimated population in 2003 was 585,600 people. It is the capital of Najaf province. It is one of the holiest cities of Shi'a Islam and the center of Shi'a political power in Iraq.

Related Topics:
Iraq - Baghdad - 2003 - Najaf province - Shi'a Islam

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