Iraq - 伊拉克

LocationIraq.png
capitalBaghdad
currencyIraqi dinar (IQD)
population26,783,383 (July 2006 est.)
Power Systems230V/50Hz
country code 964
Time zoneUTC 3
LanguageArabic, Kurdish (Official language of the Kurdish armed zone), Turkmen, Assyrian, Armenian
Emergency call112, 104 (police agency), 115 (fire department), 122 (emergency medical service), 100
Driving directionright
Travel warningwarn:The political situation in Iraq remains extremely unstable, even though the war was officially declared over in December 2011. Travel there stillvery dangerousAnd there will be a strong sense of frustration. All foreigners still have the possibility of being kidnapped, murdered and threatened by armed violence. There is currently no tourist visa in Iraq. The Kurdish region of Iraq is relatively safe, but sporadic violence can still occur anywhere in the country.

In January 2014, Fallujah was attacked byIslamic State (ISIS)Armed devastating blow. In June, large areas of northern Iraq, such as Mosul and Tikrit, wereoccupied, They claimed to occupy the capital Baghdad.

The northeastern region, including the Kurdish region of Iraq, can be considered safe for foreigners. Since the 2003 Iraq War, there have been no deaths of foreigners in the province, but many deaths of foreigners have occurred in other parts of Iraq. It is worth noting that Iraqi Kurdistan’s own citizens generally do not leave the province because their lives are also being threatened (citizens of Kirkuk are an exception).

If you need to go, you should always be vigilant and contact the embassy before leaving. For more information, seeTheater security

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Iraqlie inmiddle East

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Iraq is located in southwest Asia, northeast of the Arabian Peninsula, borders Turkey to the north, Iran to the east, Syria and Jordan to the west, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait to the south, and the Persian Gulf to the southeast. The coastline is 58 kilometers long.

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Iraq has a long history, and slavery city-states appeared in 4700 BC. Babylon was established in 2000 BC, and it is known as one of the four ancient civilizations. Since 550 BC. It was successively invaded and ruled by the Persians, the Arab Empire and the Ottoman Empire. In 1920, it became the "mandate area" of the United Kingdom. In August 1921, it became independent and established the Kingdom of Iraq. It was completely independent in 1952. On July 14, 1958, the Saar Dynasty was overthrown and the Republic of Iraq was established.

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Jezira
Baghdad areaThe area in the north and northwest, between the Tigris and Euphrates.
Baghdad area
byBaghdadAs the center of the city belt.
Western desert
The vast, empty wasteland in the west and southwest of the country.
Iraqi Kurdistan
Home to the Kurdish people, and largely under the administration of what is for all intents and purposes a separate national government, this is the safest region of Iraq for travel.
Lower Mesopotamia
The Cradle of Civilization itself, home to major Shia cities and holy sites, such as Karbala, Najaf, Basra, and Nasiriya, as well as legendary ruins of ancient civilizations, including Babylon and Sumerian Ur.

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Please observe Islamic (Muslim) taboos
Please observe Islamic (Muslim) taboos
This destination is an area where Muslims live. Please observe local regulations and respect the religious beliefs of the locals when traveling in these places. Do not violate Islamic taboos to avoid trouble.

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