Iraq - Wikipedia
WEBIraq, officially the Republic of Iraq, is a country in West Asia and in the geopolitical region known as the Middle East. With a population of over 46 million, it is the 31st-most populous country. It is a federal parliamentary republic that consists of 19 governorates.
History of Iraq - Wikipedia
WEBIraq is a country in West Asia that largely corresponds with the territory of ancient Mesopotamia. The history of Mesopotamia extends from the Lower Paleolithic period until the establishment of the Caliphate in the late 7th century AD, after which the region came to be known as Iraq.
Iraq | History, Map, Flag, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEB1 day ago · Iraq is a country in southwestern Asia. During ancient times, lands that now constitute Iraq were known as Mesopotamia. The modern nation-state of Iraq was created following World War I from the Ottoman provinces of Baghdad, Basra, and Mosul. The capital city is Baghdad.
Iraq Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBFeb 24, 2021 · Iraq is a sovereign Western Asian country. It is located in Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth. It is bordered by six nations: Iran to the East; Kuwait to the southeast; Turkey to the north; Syria to the west; Jordan to the southwest and Saudi Arabia to the south.
Geography of Iraq - Wikipedia
WEBThe geography of Iraq is diverse and falls into five main regions: the desert (west of the Euphrates ), Upper Mesopotamia (between the upper Tigris and Euphrates rivers), the northern highlands of Iraq, Lower Mesopotamia, and the alluvial plain extending from around Tikrit to the Persian Gulf .
Iraq - World Factbook Glyph
WEBMay 15, 2024 · Religions. Muslim (official) 95-98% (Shia 61-64%, Sunni 29-34%), Christian 1% (includes Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Assyrian Church of the East), other 1-4% (2015 est.) note: the last census in Iraq was in 1997; while there has been voluntary relocation of many Christian families to northern Iraq, the overall Christian population has decreased at least 50% and perhaps as much as 90% since ...
Geographic regions of Iraq, the Iraq war, and the fall of Saddam ...
WEBIraq, officially Republic of Iraq, Country, Middle East, southwestern Asia, northwest of the Persian Gulf. Area: 167,975 sq mi (435,052 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 44,528,000. Capital: Baghdad. The population consists mainly of an Arab majority and a Kurd ish minority. Languages: Arabic, Kurdish (both official).
Iraq country profile - BBC News
WEBSep 13, 2023 · Iraq, home to some of the earliest known civilisations, has been a battleground for competing forces since the US-led overthrow of Saddam Hussein in 2003. The mainly Shia-led governments that...
Iraq - The World Factbook
WEBDec 21, 2021 · Iraq's largely state-run economy is dominated by the oil sector, which provides roughly 85% of government revenue and 80% of foreign exchange earnings, and is a major determinant of the economy's fortunes. Iraq's contracts with major oil companies have the potential to further expand oil exports and revenues, but Iraq will need to make ...
UN envoy outlines Iraq’s growth and ongoing struggles
WEB5 days ago · UN envoy outlines Iraq’s growth and ongoing struggles. Iraq is a nation brimming with potential but still haunted by legacies of past turmoil, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for the country, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, said in a briefing to the Security Council on Thursday. …
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