Iraq, [b] officially the Republic of Iraq, [c] is a country in West Asia, located within the geo-political region of the Middle East. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south, Turkey to the north, Iran to the east, …

1 day ago · 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 …

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3 days ago · Some two decades after a shaky political transition, Iraq today is a country “at peace, with increased security and a clear determination to win the battle of development,” says the UN resident …

4 days ago · Iraq is bordered by Kuwait, Iran, Turkey, Syria, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia. The country slopes from mountains over 3,000 meters (10,000 ft.) above sea level along the border with Iran and …

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Destination Iraq, a country in the Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf at a small outlet in the southeast. Iraq borders Turkey to the north, Iran to the east, Kuwait to the southeast, Saudi Arabia to …

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Encompassing the fertile lowlands between the Tigris and the Euphrates rivers, modern-day Iraq corresponds largely to the ancient land of Mesopotamia. It is perhaps the oldest consistently settled …