Iraqs observance of arms restrictions became the subject of international controversy in the 1990s and early 2000s. A monarchy was established in 1921 and the kingdom of iraq gained independence from britain in 1932. Iraq bbc, 19 february 2002 iraq under the leadership of saddam hussein engaged in two major wars, against iran in the 1980s and against an americanled alliance in 1991 after it invaded kuwait. In iraqs postconflict context, there are approximately 1. After a manual recount, completed on 6 august 2018 and ratified by iraqs.
The government stands defiant in the face of international sanctions, which have caused severe hardship for the people but which. The country information in this note has been carefully selected in accordance with the general. Interesting facts about iraq the garden of eden was in iraq. Population figures from the united nation population division grain production, imports, exports metric tons, and availability gramscapitaday. It was proclaimed a republic in 1958 after a coup overthrew the monarchy, but in actuality, a series of strongmen ruled the country until 2003. A long running budget disagreement between the krg and the.
Kurds say they are not pushing for husseins removal december 26, 1998 web posted at. Iraq s observance of arms restrictions became the subject of international controversy in the 1990s and early 2000s. Iraq is the secondlargest crude oil producer in the organization. The profiles offer brief, summarized information on a country s historical background, geography, society, economy, transportation and telecommunications, government and politics, and national security. The flurry of foreign investment however also brought high inflation and failed to create sufficient job opportunities for the governorates inhabitants. Iraq attained its independence as a kingdom in 1932. In 1958, the monarchy was overthrown and the republic of iraq was created. Library of congress federal research division country profile. By ticking the box below you give your consent to the processing of your personal data by acaps, in accordance with the general data protection rules of 2018 and our data protection policy. Along with architect firm domus and ghb landscape architects, niras has won a framework agreement for a new building project with kab. Syria, jordan, lebanon, turkey office of the refugee health oordinator of arizona dos and donts respect the patients religious beliefs and practices. Area 438,317 sq km 169,235 sq miles major languages arabic, kurdish. The council election also allows for the participation of outofcountry voters ocv, who are able to vote at the governoratelevel tier.
A man descends a structure called a ziggurat in ur, iraq. Indeed, iraq is a country with deep roots and is a very significant country in the holy bible. Niras has acquired the british company integrated food projects, which provides independent advice to food and drink businesses. Other major ethnic groups include the kurds 17%, turkmen 3%, assyrians 2%, and persians 2%. Country profile of iraq bureau international des droits des enfants. Modern iraq lies in the center of what has been called the cradle of civilization, or mesopotamia.
Almost 75% of iraqs population is made up of the dominant ethnic group the iraqi or mesopotamian arabs. Includes country demographics, geography, government, economy, telecommunications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. Dfid profiles set out how our country programmes contribute to delivering the uk aid strategy for the financial years 201718 to 20182019. The country is bordered by armenia, azerbaijan, the caspian sea and turkmenistan to the north, afghanistan and pakistan to the east, the gulf of oman, the strait of hormuz and the persian gulf to the south, and iraq and turkey to the west. Fertile land and unlimited supplies of water give it enormous productive potential. Gov usaidafghanistan country profile 1 afghanistan country profile after decades of war, afghanistan is moving towards a more secure, stable, and prosperous future. With more than 60,000 rental residencies in the copenhagen area, kab is the. Christians have lived here for two millennia but in the past years many iraqi christians fled to other countries in the region or to the west. The fertile tigris and euphrates river valleys nurtured some of the first. The country borders turkey 367 km to the north, iran 1,5 99 km to the east, kuwait 254 km to the southeast, saudi arabia 811 km to the south, jordan 179 km to the southwest, and syria 599 km to the west. In this context, the collaboration of kurdish and foreign historians and archaeologists has a genuine role to play in promoting scientific research projects systematically designed.
The most productive agricultural land, bordering the caspian sea, makes up about 5. The major concentration of the response work was on. Constitutionally, the membership of the council is to seek to achieve at least 25% 82 seats representation of women. Country profile iraq 20 introduction only one decade ago, iraq was home to one of the largest christian communities of the middle east. Feb 08, 2019 constitutionally, the membership of the council is to seek to achieve at least 25% 82 seats representation of women. Norway country of origin information centre landinfo. Population figures from the united nation population division. Iraq, religion and social profile national profiles.
Camp profiling, iraq, december 2017 round ix research. The climate of baghdad is characterized as hot and arid. Poor infrastructure and corruption hamper the governorates economic development. Iraq under the leadership of saddam hussein engaged in two major wars, against iran in the 1980s and against an americanled alliance in 1991 after it invaded kuwait. Karzai will serve a fiveyear term and has pledged to double the country s income by 2009.
Each list must have 1 female candidate after each 3 male candidates. Adult risk factors no data available no data available no data available no data available no data availableother no data available breast 21. Supreme court on 19 august, negotiations to form government. Country profile world vision in iraq after completing primary assessments, world vision secured registration to work in the three governorates focusing its interventions on approximately 2. Whenever possible, match patients with caregivers of the same gender. About 52 percent of the country consists of mountains and deserts and some 16 percent of the. Dec 24, 2015 country profile compiled by bbc monitoring profile of iraqi kurdistan the majority shia population, which had been excluded from power, was initially jubilant at the 2003 campaign to remove the.
Country profiles iraq more than 100 school students and dozens of university students and academics were killed in 20092012, and there were numerous direct attacks on schools. This information is intended to familiarize military personnel with local customs and area knowledge to assist them during their assignment to iraq. This entry provides the distribution of the population according to age. The council election also allows for the participation of outof country voters ocv, who are able to vote at the governoratelevel tier. Joint analysis and policy unit baghdad at a glance. About 11 percent of irans land surface is classified as arable. Generating the necessary expertise and experience in the field is now a central priority. History ancient mesopotamia sumer, akkad, babylon, and assyria iranian and greek intrusions the arab conquest and the coming of islam the sunnishia controversy the abbasid caliphate, 7501258 the mongol invasion. Territorial disputes with iran led to an inconclusive and costly eightyear war 198088. The decision comes after three deaths and 35 cases of the virus were confirmed in the country. This handbook provides basic reference information on iraq, including its geography, history, government, military forces, and communications and transportation networks.
Iraq cancer incidence agestandardized cancer mortality trends cancer mortality profile world health organization cancer country profiles, 2014. Iraq officially the republic of iraq is a middle eastern nation bordered by the persian gulf as well as iran, jordan, kuwait, saudi arabia, syria, and turkey. Life expectancy 68 years men, 73 years women currency. April28, 2016 overview iraq is opecs secondlargest crude oil producer and holds the fifthlargest proved crude oil reserves in the world. Kurdistan region of iraq kri report on issuance of the new iraqi id card nov. Bombings remained commonplace, particularly in central iraq, and armed groups, including alqaeda in iraq aqi and islamic state of iraq isi, continued to carry out acts of violence targeting academics. The age structure of a population affects a nations key socioeconomic issues. Jul 20, 2017 dfid profiles set out how our country programmes contribute to delivering the uk aid strategy for the financial years 201718 to 20182019. Archaeological projects in the kurdistan region in iraq. Capital baghdad government type parliamentary democracy currency nid population 38,872,655 total area 169,234 square miles. Almost 75% of iraq s population is made up of the dominant ethnic group the iraqi or mesopotamian arabs. Approximately ninetyfive hundred schools were open around the country in 2008.
Manara project, the country profile, a report highlighting. Country profile compiled by bbc monitoring profile of iraqi kurdistan the majority shia population, which had been excluded from power, was initially jubilant at the 2003 campaign to remove the. Information is included by sex and age group as follows. Iraq country profile iraq is located in the middleeast, bordering the persian gulf between i ran and kuwait. Afghanistan, afghanistan has tried to rebuild its educational system with the help of international aid. Cnn iraqi kurds keeping low profile december 26, 1998. Iraq was controlled by the arab socialist baath party from 1968 until 2003.
However, education continued to be affected by violence and sectarian divisions. The targeting of students, teachers and academics continued in 20 with shootings and bombings. On behalf of save the children swedens regional office for the middle east and north africa, i am happy to introduce you to one of the key components of the manara project, the country profile, a report highlighting the commendable practices implemented by government, civil society parents, nongovernmental organisations. Iraq can be divided geographically into four zones.
The country information in this note has been carefully selected in accordance with the general principles. Iraq was placed under the authority of the united kingdom as the british mandate of mesopotamia. Iraq is the secondlargest crude oil producer in the organization of the petroleum exporting countries opec after. The data collected by the camp profile will provide a comprehensive evidence base. Camp profiling, iraq, december 2017 round ix research terms of reference. Mesopotamia, which is now iraq was the cradle of civilization. Please enter this site through the link provided by your company. Most of the cases have been linked to travel to neighbouring iran, prompting iraq to close the border and forcing people travelling back to the country to undergo a 14day quarantine. T his series of profiles of foreign nations is part of the country studies program, formerly the army area handbook program. This series of profiles of foreign nations is part of the country studies program, formerly the army area handbook program.
Iraq cultural profile background iraq can be divided geographically into four zones. Baghdad is the smallest governorate of the country. In english only, for now adolescent fertility rate births per 1,000 women ages 1519. Insecurity, lack of social cohesion and livelihoods, and destroyed or damaged housing hamper peoples ability to return home. Located in the tigris alluvial plain in central iraq, baghdad is the smallest governorate of the country.
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