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 geography, maps, climate, environment and terrain from Iraq ...
WebIraq Geography. What is the terrain and geography like in Iraq? Overview. Iraq is bordered by Kuwait, Iran, Turkey, Syria, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia. The country slopes from mountains over 3,000 meters (10,000 ft.) above sea level along the border with Iran and Turkey to the remnants of sea-level, reedy marshes in the southeast.
Iraq | History, Map, Flag, Population, & Facts | Britannica
Web5 days ago · Geography & Travel. Iraq. Also known as: ʿIraq, Al-ʿIrāq, Al-Jumhūrīyyah al-ʿIrāqīyyah, Republic of Iraq. Written by. Gerald Henry Blake. Reader in Geography, University of Durham, England; Director, International Boundaries Research Unit. Coauthor of The Cambridge Atlas of the Middle East and North Africa; The Middle East: A …
Iraq Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WebFeb 24, 2021 · Physical map of Iraq showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps. Key facts about Iraq.
Iraq - World Factbook Glyph
WebApr 16, 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 …
Geography of Iraq - ThoughtCo
WebUpdated on January 22, 2020. Iraq is a country located in western Asia and shares borders with Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Syria. It has a small coastline of just 36 miles (58 km) along the Persian Gulf. Iraq's capital and largest city is Baghdad and it has a population of 40,194,216 (2018 estimate).
Geography of Iraq - Chronicle Fanack.com
WebAug 26, 2020 · The country can be divided roughly into four geographic zones: the rocky and sandy desert of the west and south-west; the mountains, hills, and steppes of the north and north-east, along the Turkish and Iranian borders; the hills and plains south of that region; and the marshy lowlands – the delta of the Tigris and Euphrates, where the rivers …
Iraq - Wikipedia
WebIraq lies between latitudes 29° and 38° N, and longitudes 39° and 49° E (a small area lies west of 39°). Spanning 437,072 km 2 (168,754 sq mi), it is the 58th-largest country in the world. Iraq has a coastline measuring 58 km (36 miles) on the northern Persian Gulf.
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WebLegislative branch. description: unicameral Council of Representatives of Iraq (COR) or Majlis an-Nuwwab al-Iraqiyy (329 seats; 320 members directly elected in 83 multi-seat constituencies by single nontransferable vote, 9 seats elected by religious minorities - 5 by Christians, 1 each by Sabaean-Mandaeans, Yazidis, Shabaks andFayli Kurds, and 25% …
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).
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