Iraq Quick Facts…
| Official Name | Republic of Iraq |
| Common Name | Iraq – /ɪˈɹæk/ |
| Nationality | Iraqi(s) – noun, Iraqi – adjective |
| Independence | Mandated by League of Nations under British administration in 1932 |
| Administrative Divisions | 18 governorates |
| Total Population | 42.1 million (#35) with 71.6% urbanized – 2024 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Baghdad (capital city), Mosul, Basra, Kirkuk, Najaf |
| Major Languages | Arabic (official), Kurdish (official) |
| Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
| Internet Access | 49% of total population |
| Currency | Iraqi Dinars (IQD) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $409.3 billion – 2022 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $9,200 (#147) – 2022 estimate |
| Total Area | 438,317 sq km / 169,235 sq mi (#60) with 0.2% water area |
| Geographic Region | Asia – Western Asia |
| Bordering Countries | Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey |
| Bordering Water Bodies | Persian Gulf |
National Anthem: “Mawtini” (My Homeland)