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🇮🇶 Iraq Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Iraq is a country in Middle East, Asia. It covers a total area of 438,317 km² and has a coastline of 58 km. It shares land borders with 6 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Asia
geographical region
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Region
Middle East
sub-region
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Total Area
438,317 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
94/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
58 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+3
UTC offset
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Independence
1932
established
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Climate
Hot desert, extreme summer heat
general type

Location and Position

Iraq is situated in Middle East, within the broader continent of Asia. The country has a coastline of 58 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Iraq covers a total area of 438,317 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 41.2M across this area, the population density is 94/km². The capital city is Baghdad.

Climate

The climate of Iraq is hot desert, extreme summer heat. The best time to visit is generally October–April, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Iraq

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Turkey
Ankara
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Syria
Damascus
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Jordan
Amman
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Saudi Arabia
Riyadh
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Kuwait
Kuwait City
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Iran
Tehran

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Iraq located?

Iraq is located in Middle East, Asia. The capital city is Baghdad.

How large is Iraq?

Iraq has a total area of 438,317 km² with a population density of 94/km².

What countries border Iraq?

Iraq shares land borders with: Turkey, Syria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iran.

What is the climate of Iraq?

The climate of Iraq is Hot desert, extreme summer heat. The best time to visit is October–April.

What timezone is Iraq in?

Iraq observes UTC+3 timezone.

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