General Information
Capital: Baghdad
Population: 22,450,000
Land Area: 437,072 sqkm
Per Capita GNP: $2170
Under 5 Mortality Rate: 128 (per thousand)
Adult Literacy: 71%(M); 45%(F)
Fertility Rate: 5.1
Life Expectancy: 63.5(M); 66.5(F)
Urbanization Rate: 77%
Major Language: Arabic
Major Religion: Islam
Government Type: Republic
* Data are from UNSD, UNICEF and CIA World Factbook
Internet Resources
Mission of Iraq to the United Nations
Official positions of the Iraqi government on many issues including
sanctions, the no-fly
zones, etc.
A Country
Study
Comprehensive information about Iraq, including the economy, history,
geography,
culture, society, etc.
CIA World Factbook
Detailed information the country's population, economic situation,
political system,
natural resources, etc.
History & Culture
- Iraq Resource Information
Site
IRIS is an online collection of resources documenting the history,
culture, people,
archeology, Islam, mythology, current events, and oppression of
modern day Iraq.
- History
of Iraq
A concise historical profile of Iraq.
News
Iraq News service providing latest current affairs and news.
Tourist information
Iraq tourism board.
Other
links
Links compiled by U of Texas.
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