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 16, 2025 · 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 …
Where does Iraq stand now — 20 years after the U.S. invasion?
Mar 20, 2023 · 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
Jan 16, 2025 · Photos of Iraq. view 14 photos. Country Flag. View Details. Country Map. View Details. Special Country Products. Country Factsheet. Travel Facts. Locator Map ...
History of Iraq - Wikipedia
Iraq later came under the control of the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century, remaining under Ottoman rule until the end of World War I, after which Mandatory Iraq was established by the British Empire. Iraq gained independence in 1932 as the Kingdom of Iraq, which became a republic in 1958.
Iraq - The World Factbook
Dec 14, 2023 · 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 in 1920. Iraq attained its independence as a kingdom in 1932.
Iraq Factsheet - The World Factbook
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