This illustration is a map of the Baghdad bus network, published by the Iraqi Ministry of Transport. The map, dominated by the imposing presence of the River Tigris as it flows through the capital, includes a total of 38 routes, as well as some connecting lines between high-traffic areas.
It is sometimes difficult to grasp the size of Baghdad and its metropolitan area. Therefore, it may come as a surprise to learn that Route 38, which runs from Tahrir Square in the city centre to Salman Pak in the south, covered a distance of 31 kilometres at that time. Salman Pak is a tourist attraction, as it is located on the site of the ancient Persian city of Ctesiphon.
The map is in English, so it can be understood that this map was created for use by tourists, at a time when Iran and Iraq were relatively popular among wealthier Europeans.
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