Iraq
109 cities · 19 states/provinces · Capital: Baghdad · Asia
Iraq at a Glance
General
| Capital | Baghdad |
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Asia |
| Subregion | Western Asia |
| Languages | Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani |
| Currency | Dinar (IQD) |
Demographics
| Population | 38,433,600 |
| Density | 87.9/km² |
| Median Age | 21.2 |
| Urban Population | 69.9% |
| Birth Rate | 25.7 per 1K |
| Death Rate | 4.1 per 1K |
| Fertility Rate | 3.25 |
Economy
| GDP | $268.9 billion |
| GDP per Capita | $5,965 |
| HDI | 0.686 |
| Gini Index | 29.5 |
| Internet Users | 81.7% |
Geography
| Area | 437,072 km² |
| Driving Side | Right |
| Landlocked | No |
| Borders | IRN,JOR,KWT,SAU,SYR,TUR |
| Calling Code | ++964 |
| TLD | .iq |
Status
| ISO Code | IQ / IRQ |
| UN Member | Yes |
| Independent | Yes |
| Life Expectancy | 72.3 years |
Largest Cities in Iraq
| # | City | State/Province | Population | Avg Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baghdad | Baghdad | 8,126,755 | 78°F | 135 ft |
| 2 | Al Mawşil al Jadīdah | Nineveh | 2,065,597 | 70°F | 784 ft |
| 3 | Mosul | Nineveh | 1,792,000 | 69°F | 748 ft |
| 4 | Al Başrah al Qadīmah | Basra | 1,326,564 | 76°F | 23 ft |
| 5 | Basrah | Basra | 1,326,564 | 76°F | 13 ft |
| 6 | Kirkuk | Kirkuk | 975,000 | 72°F | 1,135 ft |
| 7 | Sulaymaniyah | Sulaymaniyah | 878,146 | 65°F | 2,779 ft |
| 8 | Ramadi | Anbar | 874,543 | 73°F | 174 ft |
| 9 | Erbil | Erbil | 846,000 | 67°F | 1,407 ft |
| 10 | Najaf | An Najaf | 724,700 | 75°F | 135 ft |
| 11 | Karbala | Karbala | 690,100 | 75°F | 105 ft |
| 12 | Nasiriyah | Dhi Qar | 541,600 | 75°F | 23 ft |
| 13 | Al Hillah | Babil | 541,034 | 75°F | 108 ft |
| 14 | Al ‘Amārah | Maysan | 511,500 | 76°F | 33 ft |
| 15 | Baqubah | Diyala | 467,900 | 73°F | 157 ft |
| 16 | Al Diwaniyah | Al-Qadisiyah | 391,600 | 75°F | 82 ft |
| 17 | Al-Kut | Wasit | 377,600 | 76°F | 72 ft |
| 18 | Az Zubayr | Basra | 370,000 | 77°F | 43 ft |
| 19 | Al Maḩmūdīyah | Baghdad | 350,000 | 73°F | 112 ft |
| 20 | Dihok | Duhok | 330,600 | 65°F | 1,673 ft |