Al Anbar
Capital  • Coordinates	Ramadi  • 33.422° N 43.295° E
Population (2006)  • Density	1,205,000 [1]  • 8.7/km²
Area	138,501 km²
Time zone	IST (UTC+3)
Main language(s)	Arabic

Al Anbar (Arabic: محافظة الأنبار‎ Muḥāfaẓät al-’Anbār) is an overwhelmingly Sunni Arab province of Iraq. Its capital is Ar Ramadi. Anbar is the largest province in Iraq, sharing a border with Syria, Jordan (undefined), and Saudi Arabia. The name of the province is Persian (انبار ’Anbār) and means "emporium", as this region was the primary entrepot on the western borders of Persian Sassanian Empire. The famous Sunni Muslim theologian, Abu Hanifa al-Anbari, and the founder of the largest Sunni school of thought, Hanafism, was associated with this region. province of Iraq File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Subnational entity is a generic term for an administrative region within a country — on an arbitrary level below that of the sovereign state — typically with a local government encompassing multiple municipalities, counties, or provinces with a certain degree of autonomy in a varying number of matters. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... Saddam Mosque Ramadi (Arabic: ‎ ; BGN: Ar RamādÄ«) is a city in central Iraq, about 100 kilometers west of Baghdad. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... A time zone is a region of the Earth that has adopted the same standard time, usually referred to as the local time. ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Arabic ( or just ), is the largest member of the family of Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family (classification: South Central Semitic) and is closely related to Hebrew, Amharic, and Aramaic. ... Arabic ( or just ), is the largest member of the family of Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family (classification: South Central Semitic) and is closely related to Hebrew, Amharic, and Aramaic. ... Sunni Islam (Arabic سنّة) is the largest denomination of Islam. ... For other uses, see Arab (disambiguation). ... Ramădī (الرمادي) is a city in central Iraq, about 100 kilometers west of Baghdad. ... Persian (local name: FārsÄ« or PārsÄ« ) is an Indo-European language spoken in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and by minorities in Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Pakistan, India, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Southern Russia, neighboring countries, and elsewhere. ... Emporium is an old-fashioned term for a Department store and for marketplaces or trading centers in ancient cities. ... An entrepôt is a trading centre, or simply a warehouse, where merchandise can be imported and re-exported without paying import duties. ... Look up Persian in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Head of king Shapur II (Sasanian dynasty A.D. 4th century). ... Sunni Islam (Arabic سنّة) is the largest denomination of Islam. ... Imam Abu Hanifa (699 - 765) was an important Islamic scholar and jurist and is considered the founder of the Hanifi school of fiqh. ... Hanafi (Arabic حنفي): (its followers are sometimes known in English as Hanafites or Hanifites)-- (cf Malikite, Shafiite, Hanbalite for the other schools of thought)--.is the oldest of the four schools of thought (Madhabs) or jurisprudence (Fiqh) within Sunni Islam. ...

Before 1976 the province was known as Ramadi and before 1962 as Dulaim. [1]

The city of Fallujah is also in Anbar. The Iraqi insurgency was widely considered to be stronger in this province than in any other in Iraq, and hostility toward occupation forces had been fierce. However, in late 2004, after a struggle to gain control of the region, a series of operations by US forces, most noteably Operation Phantom Fury, were relatively successful in driving insurgents from Anbar. Additionally, in early 2006, several tribes and militias — some including insurgent groups — began an effort to root out the remaining foreign militants. As a result, Anbar was thought to be mostly pacified in the early weeks of 2006. However subsequent insurgent raids against coalition forces in the area, the increase of sectarian violence (that pushed many of the Sunni tribes back into alliances with militants) and the continued insurgent control of several cities in Anbar showed that fighting in the region was far from over. Reports in March 2006 suggested that the Anbar capital Ramadi had largely fallen under insurgent control along with most of the region, as a result the US sent an additional 3,500 Marines to reestablish control of the region. [2] Fallujah skyline This article is about the city of Fallujah in Iraq. ... Iraqi militants celebrating orders being given to the surrounding Coalition forces to stand down, Fallujah, May 1 2004. ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from... Combatants United States Iraqi Security Forces Iraqi insurgents Tawhid wal Jihad Commanders Maj. ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from...

Following the rise of sectarian violence in Baghdad many soldiers were transferred back to the Iraqi capital, further strengthening the insurgency’s hold on Anbar. [3] The Iraq war website icasualties.org/oif has reported that 185 US troops were killed in action in Anbar province between the start of August 2006 and the end of January 2007. Many of these died in and around Fallujah, a town which was supposedly 'pacified' in late 2004 and early 2005.

Anbar, with Ramadi and Fallujah in particular, is known for its inhabitants' strong tribal and religious traditions. Allegedly, former President Saddam Hussein was constantly wary of the volatile nature of the area. Most of the inhabitants of the province are Sunni Muslims from the Dulaim tribe. Saddam Mosque Ramadi (Arabic: ‎ ; BGN: Ar RamādÄ«) is a city in central Iraq, about 100 kilometers west of Baghdad. ... Fallujah skyline This article is about the city of Fallujah in Iraq. ... Saddam Hussein Abd al-Majid al-Tikriti (Arabic: [1]; April 28, 1937[2] – December 30, 2006[3]), was the President of Iraq from July 16, 1979, until April 9, 2003. ... Sunni Islam (Arabic سنّة) is the largest denomination of Islam. ...

The Washington Post reported on September 11, 2006 that, according to a recent U. S. Marine Corps secret report, "the prospects for securing that country's western Anbar province are dim and. . . there is almost nothing the U.S. military can do to improve the political and social situation there. reporting that there are no functioning Iraqi government institutions in Anbar, leaving a vacuum that has been filled by the insurgent group al-Qaeda in Iraq, which has become the province's most significant political force,. . . Another person familiar with the report said it describes Anbar as beyond repair; a third said it concludes that the United States has lost in Anbar."[4] [5] This article is about the date September 11 in general. ... 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... United States Marine Corps Emblem The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is the second smallest of the five branches of the United States armed forces, with 170,000 active and 40,000 reserve Marines as of 2002. ... Al-Qaeda in Iraq members with Shosei Koda. ...

The LA Times reported on October 5, 2006 that tribal leaders in Anbar province are turning against the Al Qaeda insurgency. [6] Repeated Al Qaeda attacks against local civilians and tribal leaders have led the Anbar tribes to align themselves with the central Iraqi government led by Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. According to the report, "U.S. officials say the decision of some tribal leaders to begin going after insurgents reflects growing public anger over attacks that have killed or injured more than 8,000 Iraqis, according to local government figures." However as of late October, tribal resistance had yet to materialise and Islamist forces affiliated with the Shura Council (an umbrella organisation claiming to represent a number of insurgent factions) staged military parades in cities throughout Anbar province including Ramadi and Haqlaniyah. [7] October 5 is the 278th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (279th in Leap years). ... 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Al-Qaeda or Al-Qaida or Al-Qaida ( al-qāʕida, trans. ... Al-Qaeda or Al-Qaida or Al-Qaida ( al-qāʕida, trans. ... Nouri Kamel al-Maliki (Arabic: نوري كامل المالكي, transliterated Nūrī Kāmil al-Mālikī; born c. ...

In November another U.S. military report was filed, confirming the earlier warning that Anbar was falling under insurgent control. The report stated that "the social and political situation has deteriorated to a point that U.S. and Iraqi troops are no longer capable of militarily defeating the insurgency in al-Anbar," and that "nearly all government institutions from the village to provincial levels have disintegrated or have been thoroughly corrupted and infiltrated by Al Qaeda in Iraq, or a smattering of other insurgent groups." leaving the insurgency and al-Qaeda in Iraq as the "dominant organization of influence in al-Anbar," [8]

Towns and cities

• Ramadi — capital of Anbar
• Sadah
• Haditha
• Hit
• A'na
• Rwawa
• Fallujah
• Abu Ghraib
• Al-Qaim
• Al-Nukhaib
• Ar Rutba
• Kubaisa
• Al Asad
• Khaldiya

Saddam Mosque Ramadi (Arabic: ‎ ; BGN: Ar Ramādī) is a city in central Iraq, about 100 kilometers west of Baghdad. ... Haditha, Iraq Haditha (حديثة) is a city in the Iraqi province of Al Anbar, about 240 km northwest of Baghdad. ... Hīt or Heet (Arabic: ‎) is a city in al-Anbar province, Iraq. ... Fallujah skyline This article is about the city of Fallujah in Iraq. ... Map of Iraq highlighting Abu Ghraib The city of Abu Ghraib (BGN/PCGN romanization: Abū Ghurayb; أبو غريب in Arabic) in Iraq is located 32 kilometres (20 mi) west of Baghdads city center, or some 15 km northwest of Baghdad International Airport. ... This article or section needs to be updated. ... An Nukhayb is a city in the Al Anbar province of Iraq. ... Ar Rutba (Arabic:الرطب, also known as Rutba, Rutbah, or Ar Rutbah) is a small Iraqi town in western Al Anbar province. ... Abandoned Iraqi FT-7A in front of Al Asad ATC Tower Map showing Haditha in relation to Al Asad Airbase, the Navea Training center, Hit and Ramadi Al Asad is the largest US military base in the largely Sunni western Iraq (Al Anbar Province). ...

See also

• Al-Anbar governorate council election, 2005
• Euphrates River
• Syrian Desert
• US Army Captain Travis Patriquin presentation, "How to win in Al-Anbar"

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Governorates of Iraq

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