Najaf
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Najaf is a major city in central Iraq and the capital of the Najaf Governorate. It is a primary spiritual center for Shia Islam, housing the tomb of Ali ibn Abi Talib. The city is home to the historic Hawza of Najaf and the expansive Wadi-us-Salaam cemetery.
Statistics
Area
Not available
Population
724,700