New Baghdad
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
References
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-18. Retrieved 2010-04-07.
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External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Baghdad Al-Jidida.
- New Baghdad on Google maps
- Washington Post interview with LTC Kevin Farrell
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