- Iraq - Wikipedia
Iraq, [b] officially the Republic of Iraq, [c] is a country in West Asia 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
- Iraq - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Iraq is a country in southwestern Asia Iraq borders with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait to the south, Turkey to the north, Syria to the north-west, Jordan to the west, and Iran to the east The capital of Iraq is Baghdad
- 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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- History of Iraq - Wikipedia
The war began when Iraq invaded Iran, launching a simultaneous invasion by air and land into Iranian territory on 22 September 1980, following a long history of border disputes, and fears of Shia insurgency among Iraq's long-suppressed Shia majority influenced by the Iranian Revolution
- History of Iraq - Wikiwand
Iraq gained independence in 1932 as the Kingdom of Iraq, which became a republic in 1958 The modern era has seen Iraq facing challenges, including the rule of Saddam Hussein, the 2003 invasion of Iraq, and subsequent efforts to rebuild the country amidst sectarian violence and the rise of the Islamic State Despite these difficulties, Iraq
- Iraq country profile - BBC News
Provides an overview of Iraq, including key dates and facts about this Middle Eastern country
- Iraq - Republic of Iraq - Al Iraq - Nations Online Project
Formerly part of the Ottoman Empire, Iraq became an independent kingdom in 1932 A "republic" was proclaimed in 1958, but in actuality a series of military strongmen have ruled the country since then, the latest being SADDAM Husayn
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