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[edit] September 2007

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[edit] Basra Population

I notice you have reverted the pop. of the City Basra to 2.6 million from 1.7 million. Is this right as we have the population of Basra Governate at around 2.6 million (2,565,893) as well? Do you have a source for this figure? If you don't mind I'll change it back to 1.7 until we can sort out some references (Msrasnw (talk) 10:47, 31 March 2008 (UTC))

I notice you have put in line to distinguish the population of Basra city from the province that is, in my view, a splendid solution. The BBC has been quoting the population figure of 2.6 million for the city population which is clearly a common mistake which I think our site has added too. I think the info box is still confusing though with the 2.6 million figure since this box while mentioning the province (governate) is for the city. I think this would be better changed back to 1.7 million. (Msrasnw (talk) 12:16, 1 April 2008 (UTC))

I have put a note in the "box" to say the pop of the governate is 2.6 mil. Do you think this works as a solution to the problem? (Msrasnw (talk) 12:27, 1 April 2008 (UTC))