maps of iraq

Iraq is one of the countries which are located in the Middle East. It is bordered by six different Middle Eastern countries. Iraq maps an area of around 438,317 square kilometer. The capital of the city is Baghdad which is also the largest city in the country. The official language of the country is Arabic and Kurdish.

The form of government here is a developing parliamentary republic because of its war with the United States which brought a new era of governance and put an end to dictatorship.It got its independence from the United Kingdom in 1932.

The economy of this country is dominated by the oil industry. It provides for around ninety five percent of foreign exchange earnings. The economy of Iraq was shattered due to its wars with Iran. It is heavily indebted to foreign organization and countries and has to repay around billions of dollars in debt though many debts have been made liberal to accommodate the situation of the country.

The maps of Iraq would prove the point of its damage done in the past. The ones with travel maps of Iraq will not be disappointed because of number of cuisines this place has to offer. There are many ancient places too like the Ancient city of Babylon.