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Visiting Iraq

Q: Mesopotamia, largely in present-day Iraq, is known as the 'Cradle of Civilization' where writing, the wheel, and agriculture were invented?

Yes. Mesopotamia, largely in present-day Iraq, is known as the 'Cradle of Civilization' where writing, the wheel, and agriculture were invented.

Q: The marshes of southern Iraq, home to the Marsh Arabs, are among the world's largest inland delta systems and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Yes. The marshes of southern Iraq, home to the Marsh Arabs, are among the world's largest inland delta systems and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Capital

Baghdad

Population

43.5M

Currency

Iraqi Dinar (IQD)

Best Time to Visit

October–April

Travel Statistics

#42

World Tourism Rank

0.29%

of World Land Area

UNESCO Sites

Neighboring Countries

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Fun Facts

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Mesopotamia, largely in present-day Iraq, is known as the 'Cradle of Civilization' where writing, the wheel, and agriculture were invented.

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The marshes of southern Iraq, home to the Marsh Arabs, are among the world's largest inland delta systems and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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The cradle of civilization where the Tigris and Euphrates still flow.

- A traveler on visiting Iraq

About Iraq

Iraq is the land of ancient Mesopotamia, where human civilization first flourished between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. The Kurdish region in the north offers relatively safe travel with dramatic mountain landscapes and ancient citadels, while southern Iraq's marshlands and holy cities of Najaf and Karbala draw pilgrims and curious travelers alike. Iraq's archaeological heritage is among the richest in the world, though travel requires careful planning.