The city of Basra is the Iraq gate for maritime trade and considered to be the most important city for the Iraqi economy. Located on the Shatt al-Arab, Known for its rich past making it hold prestige and presence within the hearts of Iraqis.
The city is one of the ports from which the fictional Sinbad the Sailor journeyed. The city was built in 636 and has played an important role in Islamic Golden Age. Basra is consistently one of the hottest cities in Iraq.