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| Sulaimaniyya | ||
| province | as-Sulaimaniyya | |
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| Residents | 656.100 (2016) | |
| height | 882 m | |
| Tourist info web | Kurdistan Board of Tourism | |
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Sulaimaniya (Kurdish سلێمانی Silêmanî, arabic:السليمانية, DMG as-Sulaimānīya) is a metropolis in the south of Iraqi Kurdistan (aka Kurdistan Iraq).
background
The population has exploded in recent years. Especially in the years after War of aggression against Iraq there was a massive rural exodus that led to this massive population increase. The built-up area has doubled since 2003.
There are four boroughs: Bayzan, Sharbazher, Tanjaro, and Qaradagh.
getting there
Dynamic cardsBy plane
1 Sulaimaniya International Airport (فڕۆکەخانەی نێودەوڵەتی سلێمانی, IATA: ISU), 60 Malik Mahmud Ring Road (12 km west of the city, no local public transport, only specially licensed taxis. Shuttle bus from the junction to Airport Rd. With prior security check). Tel.: 964 53 317 3322. 
Airport opened in 2005. There are numerous transfer connections from Central Europe, mainly with Turkish companies. Processing at the check-in and baggage claim are slow. WiFi is only available in conjunction with purchases in the expensive cafés. Money changers, restaurants and shops are available 24 hours a day.Open: 24 hours.
Airport opened in 2005. There are numerous transfer connections from Central Europe, mainly with Turkish companies. Processing at the check-in and baggage claim are slow. WiFi is only available in conjunction with purchases in the expensive cafés. Money changers, restaurants and shops are available 24 hours a day.Open: 24 hours.By bus
There are daily connections to Iran.
In the street
For border crossings see the main article Kurdistan Autonomous Region.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
Sulaimaniya
Monument to the poet Mahwi.
- 1 Sulaimaniya Museum (متحف السليمانية). Outstanding collection of pieces from the early high cultures of Mesopotamia.Open: Daily 10.00-17.30. Renovation 2018/9.Price: free.
- 2 Amna Suraka (ئەمنە سوورەکە, "Red House"). Propaganda exhibition in the former police prison. A couple of Soviet-made tanks in front of the house.Open: daily 9 am-4pm.
activities
- 1 Parkî Azadî, 104 Saeed Kaban St.. The "Park of Freedom" is a large recreational facility with restaurants, cafes and playgrounds for children. The large green area is often visited for picnics.Open: 3 p.m.-11 p.m.
- 2 Chavi land (چاڤی لاند, Amusement park). Roller coaster, Ferris wheel, wax museum 4D cinema, etc. Also cable car to the mountain behind for views over the city.Open: Fri./Sat. 9.00-4.00; Sun-Thu 14.00-23.00.Price: basic price 2000 irDin single entry; or a complete package for three different zones.
shop
Weekend is Friday.
The center with the main business district is the 1 Seray Square.
accommodation
The cheapest accommodations can be found near the bazaar around Saray Square.
1 Dolhine Hotel, Bekas Street 13 (150 m to Saray Sq). Open: 24 reception.Price: Double 25,000 (bathroom with outhouse).
medium
trips
At the Dokan lake.
- 3 Dokan lake (بحيرة دوكان)
literature
Web links
- www.suligov.com
- Selective Tourist info accommodation directory, can be sorted nationwide according to categories and locations.
