Iraq

FOR TURIST

Iraq things to see and do

There are hopes that Iraq may have started on the path to stability. After all, civilisation as we know it once emerged from this region.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Beverages in Iraq

Traditional Iraqi drinks include coffee, akar and mint tea. Arabic coffee is strong and bitter, served before or after a meal and often accompanied by cream and sugar. Arak is a national alcoholic drink made from aniseed.

SHORT INFORMATION

Iraq Currency

Iraqi Dinar (IQD; symbol ID) = 20 dirhams = 1,000 fils. Notes are in denominations of ID25,000, 10,000, 5,000, 1,000, 500, 250 and 50. Coins are in denominations of ID100 and 25.