 Iraq — (i rak) |
About The People
Did You Know... The ancient name for most of modern Iraq is Mesopotamia, a Greek word meani »» More
Eating & Recipes... Women may eat in a different area, and serve the men. Food is prepared in a »» More
In Their Language... Men greet other men with a kiss, and commonly hold hands. This is not »» More
Fashion... The urban population dress conservatively, and most women wear a scarf or h »» More
Socializing... Generally, reserve is the norm, and respect for the older generation is a k »» More
Family... Couples can live either with the husband's extended family, or in a nuclear »» More
Sports & Recreation... Football (soccer)
is Iraq’s national passion. A popular
venue »» More
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Iraq History
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Calif’s head that appears as an ornament on
golden harp from Ur, ca. 2500 B.C.
IRAQ, A REPUBLIC since the 1958 coup d’etat that ended the reign
of King Faisal II, became a sovereign, independent state in 1932.
Although »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Baghdad »» History of Baghdad
Population: 29,671,605
GDP: $112,000,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 437,072 (sq km) 168,753 (sq mi)
Currency: New Iraqi dinar (NID) as of 22 January 2004
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