What is the capital of Iraq?

The capital of Iraq is Baghdad.

What continent is Iraq in?

Iraq is in Asia, specifically the Western Asia subregion.

What is the population of Iraq?

Iraq has a population of roughly 38,433,600 people, across a land area of 438,317 km².

What language is spoken in Iraq?

The main languages of Iraq are Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani.

Which countries border Iraq?

Iraq shares a land border with 6 countries: Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Syria and Türkiye.

Iraq

Republic of Iraq

Iraq is a country in Western Asia, Asia. Its capital is Baghdad, home to roughly 38,433,600 people across 438,317 km² of land.

Where is Iraq?

Iraq is in Western Asia, Asia, bordering Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Türkiye. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital: Baghdad
Continent: Asia
Subregion: Western Asia
Population: 38,433,600
Land area: 438,317 km²
ISO codes: IQ / IRQ
Languages: Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani
Coastline: Has a coastline
Currency: Iraqi dinar (IQD)
Calling code: +964
Internet domain: .iq

How Iraq compares

Iraq ranks 36th of 194 countries on this site by population and 58th by land area — roughly 0.5% of their combined population. In Asia it ranks 14th of 46 by population and 16th by area. It has a coastline. It shares land borders with 6 other countries.

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Flag of Iraq: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Iraq flag breaks down as 33.4% red, 33.3% black, 30.6% white and 2.7% green.

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

Mesopotamia, between the Tigris and Euphrates, is called the cradle of civilization.
The Code of Hammurabi is one of humanity's earliest written legal codes, inscribed on a stone stele.
The Epic of Gilgamesh, among the oldest known literary works, comes from ancient Mesopotamia.
The southern Iraqi marshes, drained under Saddam Hussein, were partially restored and sustain a unique aquatic culture.
Babylon's Ishtar Gate, with its glazed blue bricks and lions, was one of the ancient world's wonders.

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Iraq: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Iraq?: The capital of Iraq is Baghdad.
What continent is Iraq in?: Iraq is in Asia, specifically the Western Asia subregion.
What is the population of Iraq?: Iraq has a population of roughly 38,433,600 people, across a land area of 438,317 km².
What language is spoken in Iraq?: The main languages of Iraq are Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani.
Which countries border Iraq?: Iraq shares a land border with 6 countries: Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Syria and Türkiye.

Practice with geography games

Studying Iraq is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.

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