Kirkuk

Overview

Travel in this region is extremely unsafe!! Even the military will not leave the base installation without full body armor and up-armored vehicles. Due to the Oil and mixture of ethnic groups, there is a war within a war. The people of the city just can't seem to get along!! There is one city that comes to the top of my mind, Sulaymaniyah, that is, however, generally a safe place to be. Known for it's natural beauty in landscape and generous shopping oppertunities, it's a favorite vacation place for the locals. Often frequented on holidays. I cannot stress enough, Kirkuk Province is NOT the place to vacation to. In the years to come it definately holds potential, but one can never be too careful. NOTE: The city itself is a prime location of car bomb attacks, especailly on Iraqi Police Stations.

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