<p><b> by Anthony Falco</b></p><p>Believe it or not, this water park is in the heart of Baghdad, Iraq. The much-needed cool-down center has just opened this summer to mark the end of Ramadan.<p>The park was built as an oasis for Baghdadis who have lived with constant sectarian violence since the american-led invasion in 2003. The government hopes the park boosts tourism to the area and helps iraqis beat the summer heat when temperatures reach over120°</p><p>As you can see, Iraqis are already taking full advantage.</p><p> </p></p><br /> <p>The post War-Torn Baghdad Just Got Its First Water Park</a> appeared first on Vocativ</a>.</p>
