Iraq is a country in Middle East, Asia. Its capital is Baghdad, with a population of approximately 41.2M and a total area of 438,317 kmยฒ. The official languages are Arabic / Kurdish and the currency is the Iraqi Dinar (IQD).
Iraq covers an area of 438,317 kmยฒ with a population density of 94/kmยฒ people per kmยฒ. The country has a GDP of $264B ($6,408 per capita) and gained independence in 1932. It has a coastline of 58 km.
Iraq is the Cradle of Civilization โ Mesopotamia, the world's first cities, writing, the wheel and agriculture all originated here between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Modern Iraq sits on the ruins of ancient Babylon, Nineveh and Ur.
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Ruins of the ancient city of Babylon โ home to the legendary Hanging Gardens and Ishtar Gate
A 4,000-year-old stepped pyramid built by the Sumerians โ one of the best-preserved ziggurats
UNESCO continuously inhabited citadel mound for over 6,000 years โ the world's oldest city
One of Islam's holiest sites โ the tomb of Ali ibn Abi Talib, pilgrimaged by millions
The capital of Iraq is Baghdad.
The official language(s) of Iraq are Arabic / Kurdish.
The population of Iraq is approximately 41.2M.
Iraq uses the Iraqi Dinar (IQD).
Iraq is located in Asia, in the Middle East region.
Iraq has a GDP of $264B, with a GDP per capita of $6,408.
The best time to visit Iraq is OctoberโApril. The climate is Hot desert, extreme summer heat.
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