In today's world, Al-Faw has become a topic of great relevance and controversy. For decades now, Al-Faw has captured the attention of experts and neophytes alike, generating heated debates and passionate reactions. The impact of Al-Faw is undeniable, affecting aspects as diverse as economics, politics, science, and culture. Regardless of the perspective from which it is approached, Al-Faw has become an omnipresent phenomenon that demands to be analyzed carefully. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to Al-Faw, seeking to shed light on its implications and challenges.
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Al-Faw
ٱلْفَاو Fao | |
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Coordinates: 29°58′33″N 48°28′20″E / 29.97583°N 48.47222°E | |
Country | Iraq |
Governorate | Al-Basrah |
District | Al-Faw District |
Population (2005) | |
• Total | 105,080 |
Time zone | UTC+3 (GMT +3) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+4 |
Al-Fāw (Arabic: ٱلْفَاو; sometimes transliterated as Fao) is a port town on Al-Faw Peninsula in Iraq near the Shatt al-Arab and the Persian Gulf. The Al Faw Peninsula is part of the Basra Governorate.
The town lies at the south-east end of the Al-Faw Peninsula on the right bank of the Shatt al-Arab, a few kilometres away from the Persian Gulf.
The town, as well as the whole Faw Peninsula, was the scene of armed conflict during World War I, the Iran–Iraq War, the Persian Gulf War, and the Iraq War due to its strategic position at the entrance of the Shatt al-Arab.
The city was extensively damaged during the Iraq-Iran war, but in 1989 it was rebuilt in four months to a completely new city plan.