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
Transport in Iraq
…Transport in Iraq consists of railways, highways, waterways, pipelines, ports and harbors, marines and airports. total: 2,272 km standard gauge: 2,272 km 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in…
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