Iraq | History, Map, Flag, Population, & Facts | Britannica

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Iraq is one of the easternmost countries of the Arab world, located at about the same latitude as the southern United States. It is bordered to the north by Turkey, to the east by Iran, to the west by Syria and Jordan, and to the south by Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

Iraq - The World Factbook - Central Intelligence Agency

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Iraq attained its independence as a kingdom in 1932. It was proclaimed a "republic" in 1958 after a coup overthrew the monarchy, but in actuality, a series of …

Iraq Country Profile - National Geographic Kids

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Iraq is one of the most culturally diverse nations in the Middle East. Arabs, Kurds, Turkmen, Assyrians, Mandaeans, and Armenians, among others, speak their own languages and retain their...

89 Interesting Iraq Facts and History | Fact Retriever

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Researchers claim that most Irish and Britons can trace their roots to Iraq …

54 Interesting Facts About Iraq - The Fact File

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Baghdad | History, Population, Map, & Facts | Britannica

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Baghdad, also spelled Bagdad, Arabic Baghdād, formerly Madīnat al-Salām (Arabic: “City of Peace”), city, capital of Iraq and capital of Baghdad governorate, central Iraq. Its location, on the Tigris River about …

What is Iraq famous for? - travelers

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What Iraq is famous for It is famous for the Tigris and Euphrates rivers:The rivers are one of the main tributaries in Iraq from fresh water resources, and the rivers …

Where does Iraq stand now — 20 years after the U.S. invasion?

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Baghdad is relatively safe as it marks 20 years since the start of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. It's still a nervous city that's known periodic cycles of violence and an …

9 Most Popular Iraqi Dishes - TasteAtlas

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Daheen is a traditional Iraqi sweet originating from Najaf, where it is usually sold at street markets. It has a fudge-like texture and consists of flour, milk, sugar, clarified butter, and date syrup. Before …

History of Iraq - Wikipedia

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Iraq is a country in Western 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 …