Iraq - Wikipedia
Iraq, [a] officially the Republic of Iraq, [b] is a country in West Asia. It is bordered by Turkey to the north, Saudi Arabia to the south, Iran to the east, Syria to the west, the Persian Gulf and Kuwait to the southeast, and Jordan to the southwest.
Iraq | History, Map, Flag, Population, & Facts | Britannica
Jan 11, 2025 · Iraq is one of the easternmost countries of the Arab world, located at about the same latitude as the southern United States. It is bordered to the north by Turkey, to the east by Iran, to the west by Syria and Jordan, and to the south by Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
Iraq - The World Factbook
Jan 3, 2025 · Formerly part of the Ottoman Empire, Iraq was occupied by the United Kingdom during World War I and was declared a League of Nations mandate under UK administration …
Why did the US and allies invade Iraq, 20 years ago? - BBC
On 20 March 2003, US and allied forces invaded Iraq and toppled Saddam Hussein's regime. The US said Iraq had weapons of mass destruction and was a threat to international peace, but …
Iraq War - Wikipedia
Clockwise from top left: Iraqi National Guard troops, 2004; toppling of Saddam Hussein's statue in Baghdad, 2003; destroyed Iraqi Type 69 tank, 2003; U.S soldier during a leaflet drop from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, 2008; British armored vehicles on patrol in Basra, 2008; destroyed headquarters of the Ba'ath Party in Baghdad, 2003
History of Iraq - Wikipedia
Iraq, a country located in West Asia, largely coincides with the ancient region of Mesopotamia, often referred to as the cradle of civilization.
Iraq country profile - BBC News
Sep 13, 2023 · Iraq, home to some of the earliest known civilisations, has been a battleground for competing forces since the US-led overthrow of Saddam Hussein in 2003. The mainly Shia-led governments that...
Iraq Country Profile - National Geographic Kids
Iraq is one of the most culturally diverse nations in the Middle East. Arabs, Kurds, Turkmen, Assyrians, Mandaeans, and Armenians, among others, speak their own languages and retain their...
Irák – Wikipedie
Irák je parlamentní demokratická republika, jeho politika je ale silně zkorumpovaná a situace v zemi je kvůli působení ozbrojených skupin neklidná. Vládu vede premiér a zákonodárným orgánem je zatím jednokomorová Sněmovna reprezentantů.
History of Iraq | Map and Timeline
Oct 18, 2024 · Iraq, historically known as Mesopotamia, is one of the oldest civilizations, dating back to 6000-5000 BCE during the Neolithic Ubaid period. It was the center of several ancient empires including Sumer, Akkadian, Neo-Sumerian, …