Iraq 🇮🇶
Iraq 🇮🇶: capital Baghdad, population 43 million, located in Asia. Currency: Iraqi Dinar (ع.د). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Baghdad
- Population: 43 million
- Continent: Asia
- Language: Arabic & Kurdish
- Currency: Iraqi Dinar (ع.د)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Iraq
- Area: 438,317 km² (169,235 sq mi)
- Region: Western Asia
- Has a coastline
- People: Iraqi
- Internet domain: .iq
Fun Facts About Iraq
- Known as the 'Cradle of Civilization' where writing was invented.
- The ancient city of Babylon was located here.
- Home to vast marshlands that are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iraq known for?
Iraq is known for several things — Known as the 'Cradle of Civilization' where writing was invented; The ancient city of Babylon was located here; Home to vast marshlands that are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
How big is Iraq?
Iraq covers about 438,317 square kilometers (169,235 square miles), in the Western Asia region.
Is Iraq landlocked?
No. Iraq has a coastline and shares land borders with 6 neighboring countries.
What are people from Iraq called?
People from Iraq are called Iraqi.
What is the capital of Iraq?
The capital of Iraq is Baghdad.
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