Iraq Facts

Fact 1 - Iraq is dominated by which 2 rivers? Tigris and Euphrates

Fact 2 - Rocky deserts cover about what percent of the land? 40% of land.

Fact 3 - Are their protected natural areas in Iraq? There is no proteced land in Iraq.

Fact 4 - What species are at risk in Iraq? Cheetahs, wild goats and dugongs

Fact 5 - Describe "carp" fish. They can grow to be 300 pounds.

Fact 6 - What's gone on in Iraq during the past 15 years? Two major wars, international sanctions, occupation by foreign government, terrorism.

Fact 7 - What is Iraq's nickname? Cradle of Civilization.

Fact 8 - Who established the first known system of laws? The Sumerians

Fact 9 - When did Babylonian rule end? 539 B.C

Fact 10 - When did Iraq become an independent country? 1932

Fact 11 - What happened to Saddam Hussein? Captured, trialed, and executed.

Fact 12 - True or False: Iraq is one of the most culturally diverse nations. True

Fact 13 - Today, how many Iraqis can read/write? 40%

Fact 14 - When were Iraq's first democratic elections held? 2005

Fact 15 - What does Iraq have the "world's second largest supply of"? Oil

Fact 16 - What's the official name of Iraq? What is the capital city? How many people live there? Republic of Iraq. Baghdad. 26,783,383.

Fact 17 - What is Iraq's money called? New Iraq dinar