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5 unusual facts about Green Zone


Green Zone

They were typically a battalion of soldiers at FOB Prosperity, under the command of the Multi-National Division - Baghdad.

The permanent U.S. embassy is located in the southern part of the International or "Green" Zone overlooking the Tigris River.

" A high percentage of the rocket and mortar fire originated in Sadr City.

International zone

The official name started as the "Green Zone" but was later changed to the "International Zone" in June 2004 with the return of sovereignty to the Iraqi people.

Multi-National Division - Baghdad

Of the brigades controlled by the 1st Cavalry Division, one was north of the city at Taji, one was in the northeastern part in Adhamiya, one at Camp Liberty in the west, one in the "International Zone" or "Green Zone" at the heart of the city, one on the southern outskirts, and a sixth in the southeast near Rasheed airfield.


Baghdad Metro

Since the 2003 Iraq War, traffic problems in Baghdad have increased significantly, due to the creation of the Green Zone, and the reduction of car-ownership regulation.


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