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Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.
  • Construction cranes dot the Irbil skyline, with numerous projects currently in planning and construction phases. Instability in Baghdad and the rest of Iraq has made Kurdistan a more attractive destination for investment, including several hotels, luxury residential developments, and industrial projects...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • A Kurdish farmer photographed at his family home near Rawandiz, Iraq. ..Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • Captured Iraqi Army tanks from the early 1990's stand as a memorial to the Peshmerga victory against Saddam's attempted reoccupation of Kurdistan following the first gulf war...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • Women perform a traditional dance at a Kurdish wedding reception outside Irbil, Iraqi Kurdistan...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • A newly married Kurdish Iraqi couple pose for photographs at their wedding reception outside Irbil, Iraqi Kurdistan...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • Iraqi children enjoy an amusement park ride in Irbil, Iraqi-Kurdistan...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • Iraqi children enjoy a ride on a dilapidated airplane at a popular amusement park in Irbil, Iraq...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • An Iraqi family enjoys an evening at a popular amusement park in Irbil, Iraqi Kurdistan...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • A ride manager waits as Iraqis enjoy a ride on a rollercoaster at a popular amusement park in Irbil, Iraq...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • Kurdish men sit in a cafe in downtown Irbil, Iraqi Kurdistan...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • Kurdish men sit in a cafe in downtown Irbil, Iraq...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • Kurdish men sit and drink soft drinks in a cafe in downtown Irbil, Iraq...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • A family from Baghdad enjoys an afternoon at the Bekhal waterfalls in Iraqi-Kurdistan. Although international tourism is almost non-existent, Kurdistan is a major destination for Iraqis seeking to escape the violence that has plagued the country follwing the US invasion in 2003...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • Kurdish street vendors sell their goods in downtown Irbil, Iraq...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • The ruins of the citadel of legendary Islamic leader Salahadin al-Ayoubi, outside Irbil, Iraqi Kurdistan...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • Kurdish farmer, Southern Iraqi Kurdistan...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • A Kurdish farmer uses a shovel to sift chickpeas in his fields in Southern Iraqi Kurdistan. ..Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • Kurdish Carpenter. Irbil, Iraq...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • Iraqi tourists from Baghdad enjoy a day at the Bekhal waterfall in Kurdistan. Although international tourism is almost non-existent, Kurdistan is a major destination for Iraqis seeking to escape the violence that has plagued the country follwing the US invasion in 2003.. ..Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • Kurdish Peshmerga soldiers on guard duty at the Bekhal waterfalls, a popular destination for Iraqi tourists from Baghdad who have come to Kurdistan to enjoy the scenery and escape the violence that grips the majority of Iraq...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • A bus carrying Iraqis from Baghdad arrives at a new vacation development near the Bekhal waterfalls. Although international tourism is almost non-existent, Kurdistan is a major destination for Iraqis seeking to escape the violence that has plagued the country follwing the US invasion in 2003....Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • Iraqis from Baghdad, who arrived after taking an overnight bus, tour a new vacation development near the Bekhal waterfalls in Kurdistan. Although international tourism is almost non-existent, Kurdistan is a major destination for Iraqis seeking to escape the violence that has plagued the country follwing the US invasion in 2003...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • Iraqis from Baghdad, who arrived after taking an overnight bus, tour a new vacation development near the Bekhal waterfalls in Kurdistan. Although international tourism is almost non-existent, Kurdistan is a major destination for Iraqis seeking to escape the violence that has plagued the country follwing the US invasion in 2003...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • Iraqis from Baghdad, who arrived after taking an overnight bus, tour a new vacation development near the Bekhal waterfalls in Kurdistan. Although international tourism is almost non-existent, Kurdistan is a major destination for Iraqis seeking to escape the violence that has plagued the country follwing the US invasion in 2003....Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • Iraqis from Baghdad, who arrived after taking an overnight bus, enjoy a new rollercoaster at a new vacation development near the Bekhal waterfalls in Kurdistan. Although international tourism is almost non-existent, Kurdistan is a major destination for Iraqis seeking to escape the violence that has plagued the country follwing the US invasion in 2003...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • Iraqis from Baghdad, who arrived after taking an overnight bus, enjoy a new rollercoaster at a new vacation development near the Bekhal waterfalls in Kurdistan. Although international tourism is almost non-existent, Kurdistan is a major destination for Iraqis seeking to escape the violence that has plagued the country follwing the US invasion in 2003...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • Iraqis from Baghdad, who arrived after taking an overnight bus, enjoy a new rollercoaster at a new vacation development near the Bekhal waterfalls in Kurdistan. Although international tourism is almost non-existent, Kurdistan is a major destination for Iraqis seeking to escape the violence that has plagued the country follwing the US invasion in 2003...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • Iraqis from Baghdad, who arrived after taking an overnight bus, enjoy a new rollercoaster at a new vacation development near the Bekhal waterfalls in Kurdistan. Although international tourism is almost non-existent, Kurdistan is a major destination for Iraqis seeking to escape the violence that has plagued the country follwing the US invasion in 2003...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • Iraqis enjoy one of many natural fresh water springs that serve as tourist destinations in Kurdistan. Thousands of Iraqis from Baghdad travel to Kurdistan to escape the summer heat and violence that has overtaken the country since the US overthrew Saddam Hussein's Baathist government in 2003...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • A boy swims in a river near his home in Northern Iraqi-Kurdistan...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • A boy swims in a river near his home in Northern Iraqi-Kurdistan...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • A Kurdish family prepares sheep wool for the market at a river by their home in central Iraqi Kurdistan...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • Young Iraqi boys play soccer in an abandoned swimming pool built during Saddam's regime. The facility is now used by families who cannot afford rent as a temporary home. ..Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • A Young Iraqi boy plays in an abandoned swimming pool built during Saddam's regime. The facility is now used by families who cannot afford rent as a temporary home. ..Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • The gate to "Dream City," one of Kurdistan's largest amusement parks in Duhok, Iraq. Although international tourism is almost non-existent, Kurdistan is a major destination for Iraqis seeking to escape the violence that has plagued the country follwing the US invasion in 2003....Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • Iraqis ride the "Crazy Disco," one of the most popular rides at "Dream City," in Duhok, Iraq. Although international tourism is almost non-existent, Kurdistan is a major destination for Iraqis seeking to escape the violence that has plagued the country follwing the US invasion in 2003...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • Iraqi women from Baghdad watch as their family members ride the bumper cars at the "Dream City" amusement park in Duhok, Iraq. Although international tourism is almost non-existent, Kurdistan is a major destination for Iraqis seeking to escape the violence that has plagued the country follwing the US invasion in 2003...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • A ticket vendor sits in his booth at the "Dream City" amusement park in Duhok, Iraq. Although international tourism is almost non-existent, Kurdistan is a major destination for Iraqis seeking to escape the violence that has plagued the country follwing the US invasion in 2003...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • Iraqi men from Baghdad watch as their family members ride the "Crazy Disco" ride at the "Dream City" amusement park in Duhok, Iraq. Although international tourism is almost non-existent, Kurdistan is a major destination for Iraqis seeking to escape the violence that has plagued the country follwing the US invasion in 2003...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • Iraqi women shop at a supermarket in Duhok, Iraq. Although international tourism is almost non-existent, Kurdistan is a major destination for Iraqis seeking to escape the violence that has plagued the country follwing the US invasion in 2003...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • Iraqis shop for homewears at a department store in Duhok, Iraq. Although international tourism is almost non-existent, Kurdistan is a major destination for Iraqis seeking to escape the violence that has plagued the country follwing the US invasion in 2003...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • An Iraqi family goes through the checkout line at a large department store in Duhok, Iraq. Although international tourism is almost non-existent, Kurdistan is a major destination for Iraqis seeking to escape the violence that has plagued the country follwing the US invasion in 2003...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • An Iraqi construction worker takes a break at the construction site of a new swimming club in Duhok, Iraq. Although international tourism is almost non-existent, Kurdistan is a major destination for Iraqis seeking to escape the violence that has plagued the country follwing the US invasion in 2003...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • Women of the Yezidi sect, a small religious community who worship the angel Lucifer (Satan) as part of their belief system, hold up their children outside the main entrance to the Sheikh Adi Tomb in Lalish, Iraq. Often called "devil worshippers," Yezidis believe that Lucifer was not a temptor, but a wise educator, and the creator of the earth. ..Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • The road to Irbil, Iraq...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • Kurdish men play volleyball outside a small village in Central Kurdistan...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • Kurdish men play volleyball outside a small village in Central Kurdistan...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • An industrial park under development outside Irbil, Iraq. Instability in Baghdad and the rest of Iraq has made Kurdistan a more attractive destination for investment, including several hotels, luxury residential developments, and industrial projects....Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

  • The new headquarters of the ICCB (Iraqi Construction and Consulting Bureau) under construction, outside Irbil, Iraq. Instability in Baghdad and the rest of Iraq has made Kurdistan a more attractive destination for investment, including several hotels, luxury residential developments, and industrial projects...Stability and security prevail in postwar Iraqi Kurdistan as Iraqi tourists, many of them from Baghdad, flock to the northern cities and their amusement parks and national parks to escape violence and sectarian strife in the central and southern regions of the country.

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