Iraq is a Country in the MoriAtlas geographic dataset. It is used as a structured place record for organizing nearby regions, countries, and protected-area discovery, and where relevant it can also act as part of the broader geographic area of American Samoa.

How large and how populated is Iraq?

Iraq covers approximately 438,317 square kilometers and has an available population figure of 46,118,793, recorded for 2,024. Taken together, these numbers give a much better sense of the location’s real scale than either figure would on its own.

Which countries or regions are associated with Iraq?

Iraq is associated with the following country or countries: Iraq. Where more detailed internal geography is available, it is also associated with the following region or regions: Kusini District, South Zanzibar Region. This helps show whether the location is narrowly bounded or connected to a wider network of places.

What are the official and native names of Iraq?

The official name of Iraq is Republic of Iraq, and its native name is الجمهورية人民共和国. These naming forms add useful legal, linguistic, and local context beyond the shorter common name used in English interfaces.

What language and time zone information is associated with Iraq?

Iraq is associated with the following language codes: ar, ku, and with the time zone Asia/Baghdad. These are practical metadata points that help the place profile work better across localization, search, and international geographic browsing.

What geographic character defines Iraq?

Iraq is classified in the dataset as a coastal location. Coastal geography often shapes climate patterns, settlement history, access routes, and the broader natural identity of a place.

What are the main country facts for Iraq?

For Iraq, the capital is Baghdad, the largest city is Baghdad, and the associated currency code is IQD. Together, these facts provide a quick practical snapshot of the country beyond its place on the map.

What codes identify Iraq in geographic datasets?

Iraq is identified by the ISO code IQ and the country code IQ. These standard identifiers are especially useful when connecting MoriAtlas place records to other structured geographic or statistical systems.

Which regions are associated with Iraq?

Iraq is associated with the following region or regions: Kusini District, South Zanzibar Region. This is useful for moving from a country-level overview into more detailed regional park discovery.

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Iraq is a federal parliamentary republic in West Asia, bordered by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Iran, Kuwait, Jordan, and Syria. It covers 438,317 km² and has a population of over 46 million. Baghdad is the capital and largest city. The country has historical significance as Mesopotamia, the cradle of civilization, and is rich in oil resources.

Iraq, officially the Republic of Iraq, is a country in West Asia within the Middle East. It occupies a strategic location bordered by six countries and the Persian Gulf. The territory encompasses the fertile plains of Mesopotamia between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, where some of the world's earliest civilizations emerged including Sumer, Akkad, Babylonia, and Assyria. The country has a population of over 46 million and operates as a federal parliamentary republic with Arabic and Kurdish as official languages. The economy is heavily reliant on oil exports.

Largest city:Baghdad

Currency code:IQD

ISO code:IQ

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Capital

Baghdad

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438,317 km²

Population

46,118,793 (2,024)

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Mountainous

Landlocked

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Area: 50 km²
Established: 2004
IUCN: II
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Iraq geography and landscape

Iraq is located in West Asia, bordering 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. The country spans 438,317 km² and includes the Tigris and Euphrates river systems that flow through the fertile Mesopotamian plains.

Iraq nature and environment

Iraq's terrain includes the Mesopotamian plains in the central and southern regions, mountainous areas in the northeast (Zagros Mountains), and desert landscapes in the west. The Tigris and Euphrates rivers form major river valleys that support agriculture.

Iraq climate and seasonal conditions

Iraq has a hot desert climate in the south and west, with cooler temperatures in the mountainous north. Summers are extremely hot and dry, while winters are mild with some rainfall.

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