Basrah is the capital of Basrah Province in Iraq, located along the Shatt al-Arab waterway near the Persian Gulf. It has a population of around 3.8 million people and is Iraq's main port, though larger ships use Umm Qasr. Basrah's economy depends heavily on the oil industry, as it is located near major oil fields and exports most of Iraq's oil.

1. Basrah, City of Iraq

2. The map of Basrah

11. Grilled fish is traditional food

12. Sights of Basrah