Iraq

The flag of Iraq (Arabic: علم العراق‎) consists of the three equal horizontal red, white, and black bands of the Arab Liberation Flag. The flag has been in use since 1963, with several changes to the green symbols in the central white band, the most recent version bearing the Takbir rendered in green.

Official name

- Kingdom of Iraq

Location

N-azerbaijan W-Syria

S- soudi Arabia E-iran

Climate

Most of Iraq has a hot arid climate with subtropical influence. Summer temperatures average above 40 °C (104 °F) for most of the country and frequently exceed 48 °C (118.4 °F). Winter temperatures infrequently exceed 21 °C (69.8 °F) with maximums roughly 15 to 19 °C (59 to 66.2 °F) and night-time lows 2 to 5 °C (35.6 to 41 °F). Typically precipitation is low; most places receive less than 250 mm (9.8 in) annually, with maximum rainfall occurring during the winter months. Rainfall during the summer is extremely rare, except in the far north of the country.

Government

Federal government of Iraq

Language

Iraqi; English

Religion

Islam; Hinduism; Judaism

Economy

Oil; Petroleum;

History

The present day Iraq was the site for the cradle of the first human civilization, the Sumerian civilization. By the 7^th century. The islam conquested the entire country making their religion dominant over the place and to reach its golden age.

During the early 15^th century the ottoman empire dominated Iraq until the british occupation. In may 16 1916, the british imposed an annexed monarchy over the country

Iraq achieved independence in 1932