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Iraq is a country located in the Middle East. It is bFree Downloaded by Iran to the east, Turkey to the north, Syria to the west, and Jordan and Saudi Arabia to the south. Iraq has a population of over 20 million people, and the majority of the population is Muslim. The official languages of Iraq are Arabic and Kurdish.

Iraq (Major Muslim Nations)

by Suzanne Nelson

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Iraq has a long and rich history. It is the site of some of the earliest civilizations in the world, including the Sumerian and Babylonian civilizations. Iraq was also part of the Persian Empire, the Roman Empire, and the Arab Empire. In the 16th century, Iraq was conquered by the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman Empire ruled Iraq for over 400 years until it was defeated in World War I.

After World War I, Iraq was occupied by the British. The British ruled Iraq until 1932, when it gained independence. Iraq became a monarchy, and the Hashemite dynasty ruled the country until 1958. In 1958, a military coup led by Abdul Karim Qasim overthrew the monarchy and established a republic.

Qasim was assassinated in 1963, and a series of military coups followed. In 1968, the Ba'ath Party came to power in Iraq. The Ba'ath Party is a secular nationalist party. The Ba'ath Party ruled Iraq for over 30 years until it was overthrown in 2003 by the United States-led invasion of Iraq.

The United States-led invasion of Iraq led to the overthrow of the Ba'ath Party and the establishment of a new Iraqi government. The new Iraqi government is a democracy, and it has been led by a series of prime ministers. The current prime minister of Iraq is Mustafa al-Kadhimi.

Iraq is a major Muslim nation. The majority of the population of Iraq is Muslim, and Islam is the official religion of the country. Iraq is home to many important Muslim sites, including the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala. Najaf is the burial place of Imam Ali, the fourth caliph of Islam. Karbala is the site of the Battle of Karbala, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was killed.

Iraq has made significant contributions to the Islamic world. Iraqi scholars have played a leading role in the development of Islamic theology, law, and philosophy. Iraqi artists and writers have produced some of the most important works of Islamic art and literature. Iraq is also a major center of Islamic pilgrimage.

Iraq is a complex and fascinating country with a rich history and culture. It is a major Muslim nation and has made significant contributions to the Islamic world. Iraq is a country with a troubled past, but it is also a country with a promising future. As Iraq rebuilds after years of war and conflict, it is important to remember the country's rich history and culture and to work towards a better future for all Iraqis.

Iraq (Major Muslim Nations)

by Suzanne Nelson

4.3 out of 5