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| Capital | Baghdad |
| Government | Transitional (U.S Military Support) |
| Currency | Iraqi dinar (IQD) |
| Area | 437,072 km2 |
| Population | 26,783,383 (July 2006 est.) |
| Language | Arabic, Kurdish (official in Kurdish regions), Turkmen, Assyrian, Armenian |
| Religion | Muslim 97% (Shi'a 60%-65%, Sunni 32%-37%), Christian or other 3% |
| Electricity | 230V/50Hz |
| Calling Code | +964 |
| Internet TLD | .iq |
| Time Zone | UTC +3 |
 WARNING: Iraq is presently a war zone. Traveling there is extremely dangerous and strongly discouraged. All foreigners are in danger of kidnapping, murder, and general armed violence. Tourism visas for Iraq are not granted at the moment. Although the northeast provinces which comprise Iraqi Kurdistan can be considered safe for foreigners, the margins for errors are small. While no foreign deaths have occurred in the province since the 2003 Iraq invasion, many foreign deaths have occurred elsewhere in Iraq. Note that citizens of Iraqi Kurdistan themselves generally do not leave the province, as their lives are also in danger (although citizens of Kirkuk are an exception). If it is necessary to visit, then remain cautious at all times, and consult your embassy before you leave. For further information, see war zone safety. The bottom line: do your research and be careful. |
Iraq (Arabic: العراق Al-Irāq) is a country in the Middle East. It lies at the north end of the Persian Gulf and has a small (58 km) coastline in the southeast of the country. It is surrounded by Iran to the east, Kuwait to the south, Saudi Arabia to the southwest, Jordan to the west, Syria to the northwest, and Turkey to the north.