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___ IraqA virtual guide to the Republic of Iraq. This page aims to give you a broad overview of Iraq's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government. Beside a country profile this page contains links to sources that will provide you with in-depth information about this Middle East nation, e.g.: official web sites, international and local news, background information and more like weather information, maps, and statistics.keywords: Iraq Government, Official Sites, Bagdhad, Iraq information, Iraq news papers, Iraq map |
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| Republic of Iraq | Al Jumhuriyah al Iraqiyah |
Country Profile |
 Flag of Iraq Background: 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. Territorial disputes with Iran led to an inconclusive and costly eight-year war (1980-1988). In August 1990 Iraq seized Kuwait, but was expelled by US-led, UN coalition forces during January-February 1991. The victors did not occupy Iraq, however, thus allowing the regime to stay in control. Following Kuwait's liberation, the UN Security Council (UNSC) required Iraq to scrap all weapons of mass destruction and long-range missiles and to allow UN verification inspections. UN trade sanctions remain in effect due to incomplete Iraqi compliance with relevant UNSC resolutions. Without UN backing in March 2003 US-led coalition forces invaded Iraq to terminate the SADDAM Husayn regime, find weapons of mass destruction, and to teach the Middle East a lesson in democracy. Iraq is a member state of the League of Arab States border countries: Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey |
 Official Name: Al Jumhuriyah al Iraqiyah short form: Al Iraq international long form: Republic of Iraq international short form: Iraq ISO Country Code: iq Actual Time: Tue-May-13 02:37 Local Time = UTC+3h Daylight Saving Time (DST) 1 April - 1 October 2005 (UTC +4) Capital City: Baghdad (pop. est. 5 million) Other Cities: Basrah, Mosul, Kirkuk, As Sulaymaniyah, Irbil Government: The Iraqi Interim Government (IIG) assumed sovereign authority for governing Iraq on 28 June 2004. Independence: 1932 (from British mandate) Constitution: Interim constitution, 8 March 2004: "The National Assembly shall write the draft of the permanent constitution by no later than 15 August 2005." Geography: Location: Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf, between Iran and Kuwait. Area: 437 072 sq. km.; about the size of California. Terrain: Alluvial plains, mountains, and desert, with many holes caused by various organizations in search for weapons of mass destruction. Climate: mostly desert; mild to cool winters with dry, hot, cloudless summers; northern mountainous regions along Iranian and Turkish borders experience cold winters with occasionally heavy snows that melt in early spring, sometimes causing extensive flooding in central and southern Iraq. People: Nationality: Noun and adjective--Iraqi(s) Population (2002 est.): 24,011,816 Ethnic groups: Arab 75%-80%, Kurd 15%-20%, Turkman, Chaldean, Assyrian, or others less than 5% Religions: Shia Muslim 60%, Sunni Muslim 32%-37%, Christian 3%, Jewish and Yezidi less than 1% Languages: Arabic (official); more than 70% are Arabic speakers, Kurdish (official since 28 June 2004), Assyrian, Armenian Literacy: 58%. Natural resources: Petroleum, natural gas, phosphates, sulfur. Agriculture products: Wheat, barley, rice, vegetables, dates, cotton; cattle, sheep. Industries: Petroleum, chemicals, textiles, construction materials, food processing. Exports partners: USA 48.8%, Jordan 8.4%, Canada 8%, Italy 7.9%, Morocco 5.3% (2003) Imports partners: Turkey 18.1%, Jordan 13.4%, Vietnam 10.7%, USA 6.9%, Germany 5%, UK 4.7% (2003) Currency: New Iraqi Dinar (NID) as of 22 January 2004. | |
| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Iraq in Transition Iraqi Interim Government Official site with information about the activities of the Iraqi (Interim) Government. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Official site with news, speeches and documents on Iraqi foreign policy. Independent Electoral Commission of Iraq The Commission is tasked by law to prepare for and conduct elections in Iraq in accordance with the highest international electoral standards. Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) KRG is the authority that rules over much of the liberated area of Iraqi Kurdistan, and now also the official voice of the Kurds. Coalition Provisional Authority Due to the dissolution of the CPA, this site for the CPA-Iraq Coalition will no longer be updated. It will remain available for historical purposes until June 30, 2005. Key figures in Iraq's interim government Portraits of the key members by Guardian Newspapers. Who's who in post-Saddam Iraq BBC News about the religious, ethnic and nationalist groups which attempt to gain national or local political power. Maps Political Map
of IraqDetailed Map of Iraq.  Google
Earth IraqZoomable satellite view of Iraq. Google
Earth BaghdadZoomable satellite view of Iraq's capital city. Map of Western AsiaMap of Western Asia and the Middle East region. |
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NewsAl BawabaIraq and Middle East news. Aljazeera.Net - Iraq under occupation Provides comprehensive information about occupied Iraq. Iraq Arabic News Iraq Today Nahrain Radio Free Iraq International News Sources BBC News Country Profile: Iraq Provides also links to Iraq related news and background information. Guardian Unlimited (UK) - Special report: Iraq Iraq special report and latest news. Iraq Daily Iraq news from WorldNews Network. Middle East Times Egypt based - with Middle East news. Reuters AlertNet - Iraq in turmoil Reuters news. UN News Center UN News about the situation in Iraq. Yahoo! News Full Coverage-Iraq Press agencies news on Iraq. Human Rights Amnesty International: Iraq Amnesty International Reports. Human Rights Watch: Iraq Background Briefings. IRINnews Iraq UN humanitarian news and analysis. Press freedom Reporters sans frontières - Iraq Annual report 2007 about Press freedom in the country. |
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Arts & Cultureal-IraqiIraq community and discussion forum. iNCiA - Strokes of Genius - Contemporary Iraqi Art Iraqi artists from around the world. Iraq Foundation Non-profit, non-governmental organization working for democracy and human rights in Iraq. Iraqi Art Page Presents Iraqi art, music, poetry and culture. iraqipages.com Iraq through a century, a portal to Iraq - pictures, news room, discussions, Arabic music. |
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Business & EconomyCentral Bank Of IraqIraqi Ministry of Trade Official site - the Minister has announced a new simplified procedure for the export of scrap metal. |
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| Country Guides Baghdad Burning Girl Blog from Iraq... let's talk war, politics and occupation. Iraq4ever A site dedicatet to Iraq, it's people, culture and history. Iraq.net Information Network by expatriates (in Arabic). |
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HistoryHistorical IraqHistory of Iraq by ArabNet. Iraq Resource Information Site IRIS Provides extensive information on culture and history of Iraq. |
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Additional Information on IraqArabNet -- Iraq Open Directory: Iraq Wikipedia: Iraq UT - MENIC: Countries: Iraq The Center for Middle Eastern Studies (University of Texas) on Iraq. US Department of State - Iraq Update The CIA World Factbook -- Iraq |
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