Basic Information | Iraq
| Official Name | Republic of Iraq |
| Common Name | Iraq |
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Middle East / Western Asia |
| Capital City | Baghdad |
| Largest City | Baghdad |
Geography | Iraq
| Total Area (sq km) | 438,317 |
| Land Borders | 6 countries (Iran, Turkey, Syria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait) |
| Coastline | ~58 km (Persian Gulf) |
| Major Rivers | Tigris, Euphrates |
| Major Mountains | Zagros Mountains (northeast) |
| Climate | Mostly desert; subtropical in south; temperate in mountains |
Demographics | Iraq
| Population | ~44 million (2024 est.) |
| Population Density | ~101/sq km |
| Urbanization | ~70% of population lives in cities |
| Official Language(s) | Arabic, Kurdish |
| Regional Languages | Turkmen, Syriac, Armenian |
| Major Ethnic Groups | Arabs (~75–80%), Kurds (~15–20%), Turkmen, Assyrians, others |
| Major Religions | Islam (Shia ~60–65%, Sunni ~30–35%), Christianity, Yazidism, Mandaeism |
Government & Politics | Iraq
| Government Type | Federal Parliamentary Republic |
| Current Leader | President: Abdul Latif Rashid Prime Minister: Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani (as of 2025) |
| Administrative Divisions | 19 governorates (including autonomous Kurdistan Region) |
| Independence / Founding Date | 3 October 1932 (from British mandate) |
Economy | Iraq
| Currency | Iraqi Dinar (IQD) |
| GDP (Nominal) | ~$250 billion (2024 est.) |
| GDP Per Capita | ~$6,000 |
| Major Industries | Oil & Gas (dominant), Agriculture, Construction, Services |
| Major Exports | Crude oil, petroleum products, chemicals, dates |
| Major Imports | Foodstuffs, machinery, medicine, manufactured goods |
| Trade Partners | China, India, Turkey, USA, EU countries |
Culture & Society | Iraq
| National Symbols | Golden Eagle, Palm tree, Flag of Iraq |
| National Sport | Football (Soccer) |
| Famous Festivals | Nowruz (Kurdish New Year), Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha |
| Cuisine Highlights | Masgouf (grilled fish), Kebab, Dolma, Samoon bread |
| Literature & Arts | Ancient Mesopotamian heritage, Arabic poetry, Calligraphy |
| UNESCO Heritage Sites | Babylon, Hatra, Ashur, Erbil Citadel, Samarra Archaeological City |
Travel & Tourism | Iraq
| Top Tourist Attractions | Babylon ruins, Baghdad museums, Erbil Citadel, Marshlands of Southern Iraq, Najaf & Karbala holy cities |
| Best Time to Visit | Spring (March–April), Autumn (October–November) |
| Famous Cities | Baghdad, Mosul, Basra, Erbil, Najaf, Karbala |
| Visa Requirement | Most visitors need a visa (visa-on-arrival for some nationalities) |
Other Key Facts | Iraq
| Time Zone(s) | UTC+3 |
| Internet Domain | .iq |
| Calling Code | +964 |
| Major Airports | Baghdad International, Basra International, Erbil International |
| Currency Symbol | ع.د (IQD) |
| Literacy Rate | ~86% |
| Life Expectancy | ~71 years |
| Interesting Fact | Iraq is home to Mesopotamia, known as the “Cradle of Civilization,” where writing, agriculture, and urban life first developed. |
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