Basrah Governorate is one of the most important regions of Iraq
Basrah Location
The University of Basrah is located in the Basrah Governorate in southern Iraq, which extends along the Shatt Al-Arab waterway. The governorate is 55 km (34 miles) away from the Persian Gulf, which represents Iraq's only sea port on the sea. This distinguished geographical location gave the province an economic weight to be named in April 2019 as the commercial capital of Iraq by the Iraqi government and with the approval of the Iraqi parliament.
Importance of Basrah
The geographical location of the University within the province of Basrah gave it an additional role because the province is characterized by :
1. One of the richest Iraqi governorates in natural resources, as it contains the largest oil reservoirs in Iraq.
2- Its fertile agricultural land due to the passage of the Shatt al-Arab in its lands.
3- It contains the only external sea port linking Iraq with the rest of the world.
4- The historical and religious dimension of its lands, as it is considered a transit point for migration throughout history.
Basrah Location On Map