Kufa, also spelled Kufah, is a city in Iraq, about 170 kilometres south of Baghdad, and 10 kilometres northeast of Najaf. It is located on the banks of the Euphrates River. The estimated population in 2003 was 110,000. From Wikipedia
The fatal attack in Kufa has prompted an official investigation into the acquisition and housing of the lion, while raising concerns over wildlife trafficking and lax regulations in Iraq.
