Which country or map area contains An-Najaf?
An-Najaf is shown within Iraq in the atlas dataset.
- Country or map area
- Iraq
- Region name
- An-Najaf
- Approximate latitude
- 31.1° north
- Approximate longitude
- 43.8° east
- Country capital
- Baghdad
- Country currency
- Iraqi dinar
- World region
- Western Asia
Quick answers about An-Najaf
What kind of place is An-Najaf?
It is shown in this atlas as a first-level state, province or administrative region.
Where is An-Najaf on the globe?
Its approximate map centre is 31.1° north latitude and 43.8° east longitude.
What is the capital of Iraq?
The country capital is Baghdad.
Sources and review
Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.