Iraq
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Iraq, officially the Republic of Iraq, historically known in the west as Mesopotamia, is a country in West Asia. Located within the Middle East, it is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south, Turkey to
The Shanidar Cave, where the remains of eight adult and two infant Neanderthals, dating from around 65,000–35,000 years ago were found
Nuri Pasha al-Said (1888–1958) served eight terms as prime minister during Mandatory Iraq and the Hashemite Kingdom
Saddam Hussein in 1980
The Asiatic lion has remained a prominent symbol since ancient times
Nizar Amidi
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Nizar Mohammed Saeed Amidi is an Iraqi engineer and politician who has served as president of Iraq since 2026. A member of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, he previously served as the minister of env
Iraq
…Islam (official) 61% Shia 35% Sunni 5-10% other religions Demonym Iraqi Government Federal parliamentary republic under confessionalism • President Nizar Amidi • Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi • Speaker Haibat al-Halbousi Legislature Council of Representatives • Upper house Federation Council • Lower house Council…
Amidi in 2026