What is the Capital of Iraq?

March 11, 2020

by Sharon

Where Is Iraq?

Iraq is a Western Asian country that shares borders with six other countries. Iraq has an area of 437,072 square km and hosts a population of 37,202,572 individuals. The Republic of Iraq shares its northernmost border with the country of Turkey, while the southern edge of Iraq is shared with Saudi Arabia . In the east lies Iran and to the west lies Syria. Jordan is along Iraq’s southwestern border, whereas Kuwait is situated along Iraq’s southeastern border.

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What Is The Capital Of Iraq?

Baghdad is the capital city of Iraq.

Baghdad is the largest city and the capital city of Iraq with an estimated population of 7,180,889. The Metropolis of Baghdad encompasses an area of 204.2 square km. It is also the second largest city both in the Arab World and in Western Asia, after Cairo and Tehran, respectively. Baghdad is located along the Tigris River and was founded in the 8^th Century and immediately evolved intellectual, cultural, and commercial center. The historic Baghdad grew very fast because of its excellent location that enabled it to have control over trading routes along the Tigris and the abundant supply of water in the dry climate. The Tigris River divides the city of Baghdad into two; Risafa in the eastern and Karkh on the western half. The city is built on a fairly flat and low-lying land of alluvial origin. For administrative purposes, the city is divided into nine districts and sub-districts with the Mayor responsible for regional services. Baghdad accounts for 40% of Iraq’s GDP while several institutions and companies including Iraqi Airways and Al-Naser.

Tigris Rivers

The Tigris is the second longest river in Iraq at a length of 1,150 miles (1,850 kilometers). It originates from the mountains in Eastern Turkey. The river flows through Syria and down to Iraq where it joins with the Euphrates to form Shatt Al-Arab River. Ancient civilization thrived on the banks of the river. The capital city of Iraq, Baghdad, stands on the banks of Tigris. The river is commonly used as a mode of transport in the mostly desert country. Tigris gets its water from melted snow and rain water. The river is prone to flooding in springtime when the snow melts. The river has close to 55 fish species. The fish population was much larger, but it has declined due to water pollution.