In 2003, a U.S.-led coalition forces invaded and occupied Iraq, overthrowing Saddam and triggering an insurgency and sectarian violence. The conflict, known as the Iraq War, ended in …

3 days ago · 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 …

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2 days ago · Iraq is a parliamentary democracy located in the Middle East with a population of more than 31 million people. Iraq held parliamentary elections in March 2010 and has a …

Encompassing the fertile lowlands between the Tigris and the Euphrates rivers, modern-day Iraq corresponds largely to the ancient land of Mesopotamia. It is perhaps the oldest consistently …

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Iraq is located in Asia, surrounding the Mesopotamian alluvial plain, the Zagros mountain range and part of the Syrian Desert. Iraq borders Turky, Iran, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Syria and Kuwait.

3 days ago · The prime minister of Iraq has kept his country on the sidelines as military conflicts raged nearby for almost two years.

Iraq became an independent country in 1932, although the British still had a big influence. In 1979, Saddam Hussein and his Baath Party took control of Iraq and promoted the idea that it …

Feb 5, 2023 · Fanack’s Iraq country file provides a comprehensive overview about Iraq, its history, politics, culture, economy and much more.