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Sulaymaniyah, a northern Iraqi city is perhaps the second largest city of the country. It is the capital of Patriotic Union of Kurdistan. The region since the Gulf War of 1991 has been under the strict vigilance of the United States and Britain. As estimated, approximately 500,000 to 750,000 numbers of residents live in the city. Sulaymaniyah has recently witnessed a major influx in population because of the massive scale of immigration.
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Tourist Attractions:
Sulu: It is an oriental town that baths in natural beauty. You can also come across an open air market form where you can buy almost anything.
Sulaymaniyah Museum: though there is not is not much to see yet you can see the local treasures.
These are the two main attractions in the Iraqi city of Sulamaniyah. The city, though not quiet old has many old buildings which are worth seeing. The city of Sulamaniyah is surrounded by mountains hat bestows the city with a beautiful landscape. Khabatorash- a mountain site is a favorite picnic spot. You can also visit the old city of Arbil which was founded in 6th century BC.
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Transportation
Buses are the major form of transportation in Sulaymaniyah. Taxis are available at any time of the day including the odd hours of the night. If you wish to travel to some place that is too far better get a taxi for yourself. The best option before you is to ask the hotel people to arrange it for you.
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Shopping
Antiques, boutiques, oil paintings are the few things you can buy. Also you can buy rugs and carpets which makes Iraq famous world wide. Even if you don't love to shop then you can enjoy the colorful shops that are present on both sided of the market place. And surely window shopping with the tasty kebabs in your hand is not too boring an idea.
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Hotels
The Bahashti Shar Motel is a small and cheap hotel that assure of quality service. The Sualymaniyah Palace Hotel set in a beautiful landscape is a luxurious hotel that is very often frequented by tourists.
So enjoy your trip to Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. For more information log on to allwondercities.com.
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