Duhok
Iraq
A city in Iraqi Kurdistan ringed by mountains, Duhok has a walkable centre with a dense café and restaurant scene and a concentration of historic churches reflecting its long Syriac Christian heritage. Two small rivers run through the city, and the wider governorate is known for its scenic terrain. Duhok's history stretches back thousands of years, passing through Assyrian, Babylonian, and Achaemenid rule before becoming a significant centre of Syriac Christianity under the name Beth Nohadra.
- Population340,900
- Nearest water2.6 km
- Nearest mountain4.4 km