Al Diwaniyah (Arabic: الديوانية; BGN: Ad Dīwānīyah; also spelled Diwaniya) is the capital city of Iraq's Al Qadisiyah province. In 2002, its population was estimated at 420,000. The area around Al Diwaniyah, which is well irrigated from the nearby Euphrates river, is often considered to be one on the most fertile parts of Iraq, and is heavily cultivated. The town is located on the main rail transport corridor between Baghdad and Basra. For birdwatchers, Al-Diwaniyah is a city with a rich bird list, as the city has a wide range of biodiversity. Al-Qadisiyah consists of vast agricultural areas, wetlands, arid zones, and semi-desert areas.
