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Iraq

Federal parliamentary republic
Independent since 1932

Iraq
Official:
Republic of Iraq
Local name:
جمهورية العراق / Al-´Iraq
Region:
Western Asia
Area:
435,052 km²
Capital:
Baghdad
Iraq on the world map

Geography

Iraq is a country north of the Persian Gulf in Western Asia. The land has a total area of 435,052 km² (167,974 mi²) and a total coastline of 58 km (36.0 mi). This land area is approximately 108% of the area of California. Iraq is thus the 16th biggest country in Asia and in terms of area ranked 59th worldwide. A considerable share of the inhabitants (71%) belongs to the urban population. Almost every fifth resident lives in Baghdad.

Iraq is comparatively low at an average elevation of 312 meters above sea level. The highest mountain peak (Cheekha Dar) is at 3,611 meters. There are direct national borders with the six neighboring countries Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Syria and Turkey. The distance between New York City and the Capital Baghdad is about 9,650 km (5,996 mi).

Population

Population:43,534,000
Life expectancy females:
Ø 71.2 years
Birth rate:
27.7 ‰
Death rate:
5.2 ‰
Males/Females:
50.1% : 49.9%

Population pyramid

Population pyramid Iraq 2021
The currency in Iraq is the Iraqi dinar (IQD).
1 Dinar is divided into 1000 Fils.
Status: 03/20/2023
1 US dollar = 1,472.94 Dinars
10.000 Dinars = 6.79 US dollar

The climate in Iraq

The climate in Iraq is subtropical, so it is much drier and warmer than in the most parts of the US or Central Europe. Only in a few humid months per year is the intensity of rain a bit higher. Depending on the season, the average daytime temperatures range between 17 and 46 degrees. In some parts of the country, the temperature rises to 48 °C. In the colder months, and depending in the region, the temperature drops to 6 °C in a month's average.

Average daytime and nighttime temperatures
Average daytime and nighttime temperatures in Iraq
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Languages

Official language:
Arabic

Mother tongueDistribution
Arabic77.2 %
Kurdish19.0 %
Azerbaijanian1.7 %
Assyrian0.8 %
Persian0.8 %
other0.5 %

Religions

ReligionDistribution
Christs0.8%
Sunni36.0%
Shia61.0%
Yazidis1.3%
other0.9%

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Economy

GDP:207.89 bn $
Exportations:50.61 bn $
Importations:54.72 bn $
Tourism receipts:955.00 M $
Unemployment rate:14.2 %
Inflation rate:6.04 %
Corruption index:23 (very bad)
Energy consumption:38.5 bn kWh

According to the definition from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Iraq is a developing country because of its lower economic performance.

In terms of revenues, the Philippines still ranks 120th in the world and, with an average annual income of 4,760 USD is one of the upper middle-income countries.



Land use

3% Urban areas:12,430 km²
21% Agricultural areas:92,840 km²
2% Forest:8,266 km²
0% Water areas:924 km²
74% Others:321,516 km²

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Transport

Roadways:59,623 km
Railways:2,272 km
Waterways:5,279 km
Commercial harbors:68
Airports:5

Most important cities

CityRegionPopulation
Baghdad / CapitalMayorality of Baghdad8,127,000
Al BasrahBasra Governorate1,327,000
Abu GhuraybMayorality of Baghdad900,000
ErbilArbil853,000
As SulaymaniyahAs Sulaymaniyah723,000
MosulNinawa664,000
KirkukMuhafazat Kirkuk601,000
An NajafAn Najaf483,000
KarbalaMuhafazat Karbala'434,000
An NasiriyahDhi Qar400,000
Al `AmarahMaysan323,000
Ad DiwaniyahAl Qadisiyah319,000
Al KutWasit315,000
Al HillahBabil290,000
DihokDahuk284,000
RamadiAnbar275,000
Al FallujahAnbar190,000
Samarra'Salah ad Din Governorate159,000
As SamawahAl Muthanná153,000
BaqubahDiyala153,000
SinahDahuk129,000
Az ZubayrBasra Governorate123,000
KufaAn Najaf110,000
Umm QasrBasra Governorate108,000
Al FawBasra Governorate105,000
ZaxoDahuk95,000
Ash ShatrahDhi Qar83,000
Al HayyWasit78,000
TikritSalah ad Din Governorate42,000




Political indicators

(Based on the "Worldwide Governance Indicators" project of the World Bank)

Political stability:
Rule of law:
Effectivity:
Regulatory quality:
Voice accountability:
Death penalty:constitutionally allowed





Existing trade agreements



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