Iraq
The capital of Iraq is Baghdad. Iraq is in Asia.
- Capital
- Baghdad
- Continent
- Asia
- Area
- 438,317 km²
- Population
- 38,274,618 (2017, Wikidata)
- Official languages
- Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani
- Currency
- Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
- Neighbours
- Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Türkiye
- Landlocked
- No
Quizzes for Asia
Governorates of Iraq
Iraq has 18 first-level administrative divisions.
| Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Anbar Governorate | Ramadi | 1,561,400 | 135,000 |
| Al Muthanna Governorate | Samawah | 683,126 | 51,740 |
| Al-Qādisiyyah Governorate | Al Diwaniyah | 1,077,614 | 8,150 |
| Babylon Governorate | Hillah | 2,000,000 | 5,800 |
| Baghdad Governorate | Baghdad | 9,780,429 | 204 |
| Basra Governorate | Basra | 2,405,434 | 19,070 |
| Dhi Qar Governorate | Nasiriyah | 2,000,000 | 12,900 |
| Diyala Governorate | Baqubah | 1,371,035 | 14,700 |
| Duhok Governorate | Duhok | 1,292,535 | 10,000 |
| Erbil Governorate | Erbil | 1,532,081 | 12,000 |
| Karbala Governorate | Karbala | 1,370,000 | 5,030 |
| Kirkuk Governorate | Kirkuk | 1,325,853 | 10,500 |
| Maysan Governorate | Amarah | 922,890 | 16,070 |
| Najaf Governorate | Najaf | 1,285,500 | 28,820 |
| Nineveh Governorate | Mosul | 3,106,948 | 36,700 |
| Saladin Governorate | Tikrit | 1,337,786 | 26,000 |
| Sulaymaniyah Governorate | Sulaymaniyah | 1,694,895 | 20,000 |
| Wasit Governorate | Kut | 1,149,059 | 17,150 |
Quick answers
What is the capital of Iraq?
The capital of Iraq is Baghdad.
Which continent is Iraq in?
Iraq is in Asia.
How big is Iraq?
Iraq covers 438,317 km². It is number 58 of 195 countries by area.
What is the population of Iraq?
Wikidata lists the population of Iraq as 38,274,618 (2017).
How many governorates does Iraq have?
Iraq has 18 first-level administrative divisions, including Al Anbar Governorate, Al Muthanna Governorate, and Al-Qādisiyyah Governorate.
Which countries border Iraq?
Iraq shares land borders with Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Türkiye.