Baghdad is the capital and largest city of Iraq, located on the Tigris River. It has a population between 7-7.5 million people and is an important educational center as home to the University of Baghdad. A famous local dish is dolma, which is a family favorite using a blend of spices and lemon that makes it a unique Middle Eastern specialty.

1. Baghdad is the Capital of Iraq and of Baghdad Governorate with which it is coterminous. Having a population estimated between 7 and 7.5 million, it is the largest city in Iraqand the second largest city in the Arab world after Caro, Egypt

2. Baghdad is located on the River Tigris

3. Baghdad is the most important educational centre in Iraq with the University of Baghdad.

4. Baghdad’s famous food is dolma. This Middle Eastern dish is a family favourite. The blend of the spices coupled with the tartness of the lemon makes it out of this world