STUDY OF LANDCOVER/LANDUSE IN SHARAZUR PLAIN BY USING REMOTE SENSING TECHNIQUES

Abstract

The study area, is forming a part of the Sulaimani Governorate, in the North-east part of Iraq approximately between latitude 35° 10′- 35° 28′ N and longitude 45° 35′-46° 20′ E. , The objective of the study is to determine the dominant landuse/landcover types in Sharazur plain by using remote sensing techniques.