Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf, between Iran and Kuwait.
Formerly part of the Ottoman Empire, Iraq was occupied by the United Kingdom during World War I and was declared a League of Nations mandate under UK ...
Longitude: 44
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Iraq:
9,989.332 km
Terrain:
Mostly broad plains; reedy marshes along Iranian border in south with large flooded areas; mountains along borders with Iran and Turkey.
Natural Resources:
Petroleum, natural gas, phosphates, sulfur.
Industries:
Petroleum, chemicals, textiles, leather, construction materials, food processing, fertilizer, metal fabrication/processing.
Population: 42,083,436
Population is concentrated in the north, center, and eastern parts of the country, with many of the larger urban agglomerations found along extensive parts of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers; much of the western and southern areas are either lightly populated or uninhabited.
Area: 438,317 km2
slightly more than three times the size of New York state
Strategic location on Shatt al Arab waterway and at the head of the Persian Gulf.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| ara | Arabic |
| arc | Aramaic |
| ckb | Sorani |
Arabic (official), Kurdish (official); Turkmen (a Turkish dialect) and Syriac (Neo-Aramaic) are recognized as official languages where native speakers of these languages are present
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| IQD | Iraqi dinar | ع.د |
Capital City: Baghdad
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 6:29 pm (GMT+03:00)
Visiting Iraq
You're in for a treat! Iraq is a fascinating place to explore, especially from March to May, September to November. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful landscapes from mountains to deserts
- Unique archaeological sites
- Political instability and occasional unrest
- High levels of security concerns
- Poor infrastructure and healthcare
- 4.8EXTREME RISK
Travel is unsafe and should be avoided
- Iraqi cuisine features rice, meat, and spices.
- Popular dishes include kebabs and biryani.
- Freshly baked bread and tea are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the ancient city of Babylon
- Explore the city of Baghdad
- See the Ziggurat of Ur
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