Iraq, officially known as the Republic of Iraq, is a country located in Western Asia, bordered by Turkey to the north, Iran to the east, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to the south, and Jordan and Syria to the west. With its rich historical tapestry, Iraq is often considered the cradle of civilization, being home to ancient Mesopotamia, one of the world's earliest urban cultures. The Tigris and Euphrates rivers, which run through the country, were central to the development of ancient Sumerian, Akkadian, Babylonian, and Assyrian empires.

Modern Iraq was established in 1920 under the British mandate and gained independence in 1932. Its 20th-century history has been marked by significant turbulence, including the rise of the Ba'ath Party under Saddam Hussein, whose rule from 1979 to 2003 was characterized by authoritar... Read More