Iraq, [a] officially the Republic of Iraq, [b] is a country in the Middle East and 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 .

Jan 29, 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 …

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 ...

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 is a country in southwestern Asia. Iraq borders with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait to the south, Turkey to the north, Syria to the north-west, Jordan to the west, and Iran to the east. The capital of Iraq is Baghdad.

1 day ago · Preparations are underway ahead of the visit of UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay to al-Nuri Mosque in the old city of Mosul, Iraq, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, reconstructed by UNESCO after being damaged in battles with the Islamic State group when it held the city. (AP Photo/Farid Abdulwahed)

Jan 23, 2025 · Iraq - Ancient Mesopotamia, Saddam Hussein, War: This discussion surveys the history of Iraq since the 7th century ce. For the earlier history, see Mesopotamia. In 600 Iraq was a province of the Persian Sasanian empire, to which it had belonged for three centuries.

Sep 13, 2023 · Provides an overview of Iraq, including key dates and facts about this Middle Eastern country.