Iraq: flag, capital and key facts
Iraq is a country in Asia whose capital is Baghdad. It covers 438,317 km², making it the 58th largest country in the world. Its population is estimated at 40,222,493, 36th in the world. It shares a land border with 6 countries. Official currency: Iraqi dinar (IQD).
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Key facts about Iraq
| Capital | Baghdad |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 40,222,493 (rank 36) |
| Land area | 438,317 km² (rank 58) |
| Currency | Iraqi dinar (IQD) |
| GDP per capita | 5,100 USD |
| Main languages | Arabic, Kurdish |
| ISO 3166-1 code | IQ |
Which countries border Iraq?
Iraq shares a land border with 6 countries:
- Iran — capital Tehran
- Jordan — capital Amman
- Kuwait — capital Kuwait City
- Saudi Arabia — capital Riyadh
- Syria — capital Damascus
- Turkey — capital Ankara
Play with Iraq on Flagdle
Iraq is one of the 195 countries in Flagdle's daily rotation. It can show up in any of the modes:
- Flags — recognise the flag in 3 tries.
- Capitals — find “Baghdad” from the country name.
- Worldle — identify the country from its outline.
- Daily Challenge — the 9 chained mini-games on a single country.
Data sources
Country code per ISO 3166-1 alpha-2, currency code per ISO 4217. Flag image served by FlagCDN, outline by mapsicon, coat of arms by Wikimedia Commons. Population and land area from United Nations public data; GDP per capita in current US dollars.