Iraq

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Overview of Iraq

Officially name: The Republic of Iraq

Capital: Baghdad

Largest city: Baghdad

Official language: Arabic, Kurdish

Government: Parliamentary republic

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Iraq Religion

Iraq religion is Islam. Muslims (those who practice Islam) account for a whopping 97% of the Iraqi population. However, the Catholic Religion is allowed to practice in Iraq. This year 2008, Christmas was a recognized holiday.

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Geography of Iraq

Iraq lies between latitudes 29° and 38° N, and longitudes 39° and 49° E (a small area lies west of 39°). Spanning 437,072 km2 (168,754 sq mi), it is the 58th-largest country in the world. It is comparable in size to the US state of California, and somewhat larger than Paraguay.