Population
350,000
Coordinates
36.867°, 42.950°
Region
Iraq
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The city of mountains and water in the north of the Kurdistan Region, and its gateway to Turkey.
The city's history
Duhok
Duhok's roots go back to Neo-Assyrian times. In the 20th century it became a hub of the Kurdish movement and a refuge for many Kurds after Anfal. It is known for its great dam on the Duhok river and for its university, founded in 1992.
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