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Baghdad is Baghdad, there is no former name for the city, nor Persepolis or Babylon.
Iraq "had" (and still has) a capital of Baghdad Province. That capital "was" (and still is) Baghdad City. Or were you trying to ask "What country is Baghdad the capital of"? In which case the answer would be; The capital city of Iraq is Baghdad.
From Baghdad to Peace Country was created in 2003.
Baghdad Was Built BY Abassid Caliphate Abu Jafar Al-Mansur in 762 A.D
Baghdad was founded as a new city in 763 at its present location in Iraq.
Baghdad is along the Tigris River in the center of the country of Iraq.
Baghdad, Iraq is located in the Middle East region of Asia, on the eastern bank of the Tigris River. It is situated approximately 33.3 degrees north latitude and 44.4 degrees east longitude.
The absolute location of Baghdad, Iraq is approximately 33.3152° N latitude and 44.3661° E longitude.
It was a good location for trade since many people used the rivers to ship goods north and south.
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Access to the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers as well as access to the Persian Gulf via these rivers most likely determined the location of Baghdad.
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Baghdad became such an important center of world trade because Baghdad provided goods that people wanted like gold,silver, iron, pearls, and food. People would come to get those goods, and Baghdad will get money and they became an important center of world trade. :D
The strategic location on the Tigris River for trade and transportation likely influenced the early settlement of Baghdad. Its proximity to important trade routes and fertile land for agriculture made it an attractive location for settlers. Additionally, the political stability and patronage of the Abbasid Caliphs played a significant role in the city's growth and development.