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Key Facts about Iraq

March 15, 2026

Recently, six crew members aboard a US KC-135 refuelling aircraft that crashed in western Iraq have been confirmed dead.

About Iraq:

  • Location: It is a Western Asian country.
  • Bordering Countries: It is bordered by six nations: Iran to the East; Kuwait to the southeast; Turkey to the north; Syria to the west; Jordan to the southwest and Saudi Arabia to the south.
  • Maritime Border: The country has a coastline along the northern end of the Persian Gulf.
  • Capital City: Baghdad
  • Geographical Features of Iraq:
    • Climate: The climate in Iraq is mainly of the continental, subtropical semi-arid type, with the north and north-eastern mountainous regions having a Mediterranean climate.
    • Major Mountains: Its most prominent hill range is the Sinjār Mountains.
    • Major Rivers: Two of the most significant rivers in all of Asia, the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers, drain the land.
    • Lakes:  Habbaniya and Razzaza 
    • Desert: Western and southern Iraq is a vast desert region. 
    • Natural resources: It mainly consists of Oil, natural gas, phosphates, and sulfur.

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