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IZ Flag  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

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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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