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Iraq
Iraq, officially the Republic of Iraq, is a country in West Asia. Located within the geo-political region of the Middle East, it is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south, Turkey to the north, Iran to the east, the Persian Gulf and Kuwait to the southeast, Jordan to the southwest, and Syria to the west. The country covers an area of 438,317 square kilometres (169,235 sq mi) and has a population of over 46 million, making it the 58th largest country by area and the 31st most populous in the world. Baghdad, home to over 8 million people, is the capital city and the largest in the country.
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11 events · 90 daysMar 12CRITICALIranian Attacks on Oil Tankers Escalate Tensions in the GulfMar 11ELEVATEDGulf Countries Develop Data Corridors to Bypass Geopolitical Choke PointsMar 10HIGHIraq Issues Warning on Airspace Use Amid Iran StrikesMar 6HIGHKurds' Potential Role in Iranian ConflictMar 5EXTREMEReactions to Strikes in Middle East and Military DeploymentsMar 5HIGHIran takes action against Kurdish groups amidst escalating conflictMar 5HIGHTehran warns Kurdish groups amid escalating conflictsMar 5CRITICALIran Strikes US Base in IraqMar 5HIGHMiddle East conflict threatens Iraq’s participation in World Cup playoffsMar 5ELEVATEDIraq’s World Cup Participation Uncertain Amid Ongoing ConflictMar 2CRITICALImpact of US Policies on Middle Eastern Conflict