Baghdad

Baghdad is the capital of Iraq, it is also the largest city in Iraq, Baghdad is located on the Tigris River, the city dates back to at least the 8th century, and probably to pre-Islamic times, the climate in Baghdad is very hot and dry in summer where temperatures reach also 49°C and cool and humid in winter, the city of Baghdad was founded in 762 AD by Abu Jafar al-Mansur, the second Abbasid caliph, on the west bank of the Tigris River. The capital was surrounded by a circular wall, and became known as the "Round City".