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According to itypeusa, Iraq is a large country located in the Middle East with an estimated population of over 39 million people. Arabic and Kurdish are the two main official languages and Islam is the main religion practiced by the majority of its citizens. Iraq’s economy is heavily reliant on oil and gas, which account for around 90% of its GDP, as well as services, agriculture, and industry. Additionally, there are several industries such as manufacturing and tourism that contribute to its economy as well. In terms of education, Iraq has seen some progress in recent years with an increase in access for students from all backgrounds. Additionally, healthcare services have improved greatly due to government-funded initiatives such as free health care for pregnant women and children under five years old. Overall, Iraq is a vibrant country with a rich culture that continues to be an important part of global society today. It is known for its traditional music which can be heard throughout the country and traditional dishes like kubbeh are enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. There are also many national parks that are home to some of Asia’s most stunning wildlife including gazelles, wild boar and various bird species. Furthermore, Iraq boasts some stunning historical sites including ancient Mesopotamian cities such as Babylon which date back thousands of years ago. Iraq is located in the Northern Hemisphere and is in the UTC+3 time zone. This time zone is referred to as Iraq Standard Time (IST). Iraq does not observe Daylight Saving Time and its clocks remain at UTC+3 throughout the year. Due to its location near the equator, Iraq experiences relatively mild seasonal changes in daylight hours throughout the year. In summer months, daylight lasts for around twelve hours while in winter daylight lasts for around eleven hours. Sunrise and sunset times vary slightly depending on location but are generally consistent across most of the country. For example, sunrise generally occurs between 5 am and 6 am while sunset usually takes place between 5 pm and 6 pm all year round. It is important to note that some parts of Iraq, such as Dohuk Governorate, lie within UTC+4 (Iraq Daylight Time). This time zone also does not observe Daylight Saving Time so clocks remain at their respective UTC offsets throughout the year. However, these parts of Iraq are relatively small compared to other areas of the country which observe IST. See ebizdir for Iraq Economical Facts.

The Conflict in Iraq 4
The Conflict in Iraq Part 4

The Conflict in Iraq Part 4

Islamic State new threat In 2013 and 2014, violence increased sharply again. In January 2014, Sunni extremists, who called themselves the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (Isis), occupied parts of the Sunni-dominated province of Anbar. Despite the violence, parliamentary elections could be held on 30 April. As expected, no alliance gained its own majority, but the rule of law, an alliance formed by al-Maliki, was clearly the largest and al-Maliki thought he had a good chance of remaining. Criticism of him for pursuing…

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The Conflict in Iraq 3
The Conflict in Iraq Part 3

The Conflict in Iraq Part 3

Concern in the Sunni Triangle The two leading Kurdish parties would also take part in shaping the future of Iraq: the Conservative Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the more left-wing Kurdistan Patriotic Union (PUK). The KDP was led by Massoud Barzani and the PUK’s leader was Jalal Talabani. The Shia religious Muslims had two dominant political movements. The oldest is al-Dawa al-Islamiyya (The Islamic Calling). During the war between Iraq and Iran, the movement was severely persecuted and many members fled to Iran. In…

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The Conflict in Iraq 2
The Conflict in Iraq Part 2

The Conflict in Iraq Part 2

War against Iran and Kuwait Due to border disputes and fears that the Shia Muslim Iranian revolution would spread to Iraq, Saddam Hussein attacked Iran in September 1980. The Western powers, who were also concerned about the situation in Iran, supported Iraq. Saddam Hussein was able to buy weapons from both the West and the East and also received financial support from the Arab states. During the war, the Kurds began an uprising with the support of Iran. After some Kurdish successes,…

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The Conflict in Iraq 1
The Conflict in Iraq Part 1

The Conflict in Iraq Part 1

In April 2003, the United States and Britain launched a war against Iraq as Saddam Hussein’s regime was portrayed as a threat to the outside world with weapons of mass destruction and contacts with al-Qaeda terrorists. But the motives for the invasion were false. The vision of “spreading democracy” to the Middle East also proved unsuccessful. On the contrary, the invasion contributed to the disintegration of Iraq and became a real threat to the outside world. The war ended, however, for a regime…

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Iraq Schooling
Iraq Education

Iraq Education

Training The education system has been greatly expanded since the early 1970s and includes preschool, compulsory school, colleges and vocational schools and universities. The state, which is responsible for all schools and universities, aims to promote “democracy, socialism and unity” in education policy. Since 1976, compulsory schooling has existed from the age of 6 to 11 and at the compulsory school level all education is free. Despite this, only 3/4 of the girls attend elementary school and only 10% of…

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