Chavy Land is a huge theme park located on a hill side just on the outskirts on the city. At the entrance is a large sign with a waving Mickey Mouse which I very much doubt has Disney's permission. Covering a huge area, it has all the theme park rides you would expect including the 'Slemani Eye', the largest Ferris Wheel in the ME and three roller coasters - interestingly the Kurdish word for roller coaster is simple 'Death Ride'. A highlight is a multi coloured fountain that 'performs' to music every 10 minutes. The entry fee is just 1500 dinars ($1.50) and the rides are not expensive either so lots of Kurds come here in the evening to picnic. It also attracts many visitors from Arab Iraq and Iran.
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