Cartographic Representations of Religious Tourism in Iraq

Abstract

Tourism in general and religious tourism in particular is considered one of the most important human requirements as it is a vital subject because it occupies a distinguished position among the population, due to its importance in satisfying the needs of the recreational and religious needs of the population, as well as it is a cornerstone of the national economy of the country on the other hand. The study dealt with the most important religious tourist sites in six cities in Iraq, namely the holy city of Karbala, Najaf, Baghdad, Samarra, Basra and Mosul. The research dealt with the number of tourists coming to these religious centers, whether inside Iraq or abroad. Modern cannulas Program of Arc Map 10.4.1 statement to the size of entrants to each city from inside and outside Iraq, as well as to determine the economic impact of religious tourism, and then exit a set of conclusions and recommendations that support research