- 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 - 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
- Where does Iraq stand now — 20 years after the U. S. invasion?
Twenty years ago today, the U S bypassed the United Nations and began its invasion of Iraq - a sovereign nation The pretext for that war was that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction
- Iraq - The World Factbook
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- Iraq News | Todays Latest Stories | Reuters
Reuters com is your online source for the latest Iraq news stories and current events, ensuring our readers up to date with any breaking news developments
- Iraq | Culture, Facts Travel | - CountryReports
Iraq in depth country profile Unique hard to find content on Iraq Includes customs, culture, history, geography, economy current events, photos, video, and more
- Iraq country profile - BBC News
Provides an overview of Iraq, including key dates and facts about this Middle Eastern country
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