Welcome to Iraq 🇮🇶 — a remarkable destination in Western Asia. Its official name is Republic of Iraq, and today around 46.0 million people call this Asia nation home, spread across roughly 438,317 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Iraq: key statistics, an introduction to Baghdad, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Asia.
Geography of Iraq
Geographically, Iraq belongs to Western Asia within Asia. Its territory spans approximately 438,317 km², which makes it the 60th largest country or territory on Earth.
Iraq has a coastline as well as land borders with Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Syria and Türkiye — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Baghdad, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how iraqi life really works.
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People, language and culture
Around 46.0 million people live in Iraq, making it the 34th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Iraq is called a Iraqi.
Iraq is multilingual: the languages spoken include Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Iraq — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Iraqi dinar (IQD, symbol ع.د). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Iraq is +964. Websites from the country typically use the .iq internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Iraq are its flag, its capital Baghdad, and its approximate population of 46.0 million.
Neighbouring countries
Iraq shares borders with 6 countries:
Fun facts about Iraq
- Iraq's flag emoji is 🇮🇶 — its two-letter country code is IQ and its three-letter code is IRQ.
- Iraq covers 438,317 km², ranking 60th in the world by area.
- With about 46.0 million people, Iraq holds the 34th spot in the world population ranking.
- Iraq is a member state of the United Nations.
- Iraq shares borders with 6 countries.
Iraq — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Iraq?
- The capital of Iraq is Baghdad.
- What is the population of Iraq?
- Iraq has a population of approximately 46,042,015 people, ranking 34th in the world.
- Where is Iraq located?
- Iraq is located in Western Asia, part of the Asia region.
- What language is spoken in Iraq?
- The languages spoken in Iraq include Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani.
- What currency is used in Iraq?
- Iraq uses the Iraqi dinar (IQD).
