Iraq - Country Details

Basic Information

Capital

Baghdad

Region

Asia / Western Asia

Population

48,018,145

Area

438,317 km²

Currencies

Iraqi dinar (ع.د)

Languages

Arabic, Sorani

About country

Iraq is a country located in West Asia, within the Middle East, and shares borders with six nations. Its history stretches back to the 6th millennium BC, with Mesopotamia serving as the cradle of civilization. This fertile region witnessed the rise of empires like Sumer, Akkad, Babylonia, and Assyria, and the invention of crucial technologies. Baghdad, the capital, is a major cultural and economic center, home to over 8 million people. The Iraqi economy is heavily reliant on oil exports, but faces challenges related to political instability and infrastructure development.