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Singles in Basrah

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About Basrah

  • Basrah is among the ten largest cities in Iraq; about 1.3 million people live here.
  • No town in Basra is bigger.
  • It's about 448 km to Baghdad, the country's largest city.
  • Towns nearby: Az Zubayr (15 km), Şafwān (44 km) and Umm Qaşr (54 km).

Where to meet in Basrah

Skip the dinner reservation for a first date in Basrah. A coffee, a gallery or a walk through a market gives you something to talk about and an easy way to end it after an hour.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Basrah: questions and answers

How far around Basrah can I search?

Within 50 km of Basrah there are 4 towns and cities — Khorramshahr, Az Zubayr and Şafwān among them — with more than 1.8 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Basrah free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Basrah and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Basrah real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Basrah?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Iraq or abroad.

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