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Iraq
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Iraq (name) means a country in the Middle East, officially the Republic of Iraq, with Baghdad as its capital and largest city. Example: “Iraq sits between Iran, Syria, and Saudi Arabia.”
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A country in the Middle East, officially the Republic of Iraq, with Baghdad as its capital and largest city.
"The AK-47s handed in would then be registered in the database before being redistributed to new units formed as Iraq takes over security control from U.S.-led forces, he said."
— Paul Tait, M-16s a step forward for Iraqi forces, says US (2007)
"Iraq sits between Iran, Syria, and Saudi Arabia."
"The Tigris and Euphrates rivers both run through Iraq."
How to use Iraq
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe country home to ancient Mesopotamia, between the Tigris and Euphrates.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic العراق (al-ʿirāq).
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Republic of Iraq
Frequently asked questions
What does “Iraq” mean?
The word “Iraq” means a country in the Middle East, officially the Republic of Iraq, with Baghdad as its capital and largest city. In plain terms, the country home to ancient Mesopotamia, between the Tigris and Euphrates.
How do you pronounce “Iraq”?
“Iraq” is pronounced ih-RAHK (/ɪˈɹɑːk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Iraq” in a sentence?
Here is “Iraq” used in a sentence: “Iraq sits between Iran, Syria, and Saudi Arabia.”
What part of speech is “Iraq”?
“Iraq” is a name.
Where does the word “Iraq” come from?
The word “Iraq” comes from Arabic. Borrowed from Arabic العراق (al-ʿirāq).
Is “Iraq” a common word?
“Iraq” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between Iraq and Iran?
They are two separate neighbouring countries, often confused because of their similar names. Iraq lies to the west, with Baghdad as its capital and Arabic widely spoken. Iran sits to the east, is larger, has Tehran as its capital, and its main language is Persian. The two share a border but differ in history, language, and culture.
What is the capital of Iraq?
The capital of Iraq is Baghdad, which is also the country's largest city. Set on the River Tigris, it has been a major centre of trade, learning, and culture for well over a thousand years, and today it remains Iraq's political and economic heart.
What language is spoken in Iraq?
Arabic is the main and most widely spoken language in Iraq, and it is an official language. Kurdish is also official and is spoken across the north. Smaller communities speak other languages too, reflecting the country's varied history and mix of peoples.
Where is Iraq located?
Iraq is a country in the Middle East, in western Asia. It borders Iran to the east, Turkey to the north, Syria and Jordan to the west, and Saudi Arabia and Kuwait to the south. It has a short coastline on the Persian Gulf in the southeast.
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