Contrasting Industrial Zones in Kurdistan and Iraq
A stark contrast exists between Kurdistan's modern industrial zones and Basra's neglected areas.
In Kurdistan, the industrial zone is likened to a tourist destination, with meticulously planned and service-rich areas, such as the multi-million-dollar industrial complex for automobiles in Duhok.
visitors and workers alike have compared it to a "tourist spot"
In contrast, Basra's industrial zone is a neglected area filled with garbage, highlighting the profound difference in governance and provision of basic human dignity between the Kurdistan Region and federal Iraq.
A visit to the industrial zones of Duhok and Basra presents a study in jarring contrast, with Duhok boasting sprawling green spaces, mosques, and 24-hour services.
Author's Summary
Kurdistan's industrial zones are modern and tourist-like, unlike Basra's neglected areas.