- Iraq - Wikipedia
Iraq, [b] officially the Republic of Iraq, [c] is a country in West Asia Located within the geo-political region of the Middle East, it is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south, Turkey to the north, Iran to the east, the Persian Gulf and Kuwait to the southeast, Jordan to the southwest, and Syria to the west The country covers an area of 438,317 square kilometres (169,235 sq mi) and has a
- Iraq | History, Map, Flag, Population, Facts | Britannica
Iraq is a country in southwestern Asia During ancient times, lands that now constitute Iraq were known as Mesopotamia The modern nation-state of Iraq was created following World War I from the Ottoman provinces of Baghdad, Basra, and Mosul The capital city is Baghdad
- Iraq - The World Factbook
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- Iraq | Culture, Facts Travel | - CountryReports
Iraq is a parliamentary democracy located in the Middle East with a population of more than 31 million people Iraq held parliamentary elections in March 2010 and has a coalition government
- Iraq News | Todays Latest Stories | Reuters
Reuters com is your online source for the latest Iraq news stories and current events, ensuring our readers up to date with any breaking news developments
- The Current Situation in Iraq - United States Institute of Peace
USIP’s work in Iraq helps to ensure America’s safety and security by addressing terrorism-related threats, as well as conflict drivers that could lead to a resurgence of violence in Iraq
- Iraq - Wikiwand
In 2003, U S -led coalition forces invaded and occupied Iraq, overthrowing Saddam and triggering an insurgency and sectarian violence The conflict, known as the Iraq War, ended in 2011 From 2013 to 2017, Iraq faced another war with the rise and defeat of the Islamic State
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