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Iraq

العراق

Western Asia, Asia

ArabicAramaicSorani

Iraq (العراق) is a country in Western Asia, Asia. With a population of 46,118,793 and an area of 438,317 km², the capital city is Baghdad. The official languages are Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani. The national currency is the Iraqi dinar (ع.د IQD).

Quick Facts

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Baghdad
Capital
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46,118,793
Population
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438,317 km²
Area
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ع.د IQD
Currency
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+964
Dial Code
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.iq
TLD

Economy

Iraq has a GDP per capita of $6,074, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$6,074
GNI per Capita$6,030

Geography

Iraq is located in Western Asia at coordinates 33.00°N, 44.00°E. It shares borders with 6 countries. The highest point is Cheekha Dar at 3,611 m.

ContinentAsia
Coordinates33.00°N, 44.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointCheekha Dar
3,611 m
🏞️ Longest RiverEuphrates
2,800 km
TimezonesUTC+03:00

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Iraq, including Jidhe Alnakhla Stadium with a capacity of 65,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumJidhe Alnakhla Stadium
65,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Iraq

What is the capital of Iraq?
The capital of Iraq is Baghdad.
What is the population of Iraq?
Iraq has a population of approximately 46,118,793 people.
What currency does Iraq use?
Iraq uses the Iraqi dinar (ع.د IQD).
What languages are spoken in Iraq?
The official languages of Iraq are Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani.
What is the area of Iraq?
Iraq covers a total area of 438,317 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Iraq?
The GDP per capita of Iraq is approximately $6,074.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)