Iraq
Republic of Iraq
Asia · Western Asia
Famous Personality
Saddam Hussein
leader
He was Iraq's longtime ruler and one of the country's most internationally recognized historical figures.
Local Delicacy
Masgouf
It is a traditional Iraqi dish of carp grilled over an open fire.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
Ziggurat of Ur
It is one of ancient Mesopotamia's best-known archaeological monuments.
Agriculture & Produce
Wheat is Iraq's main staple crop and the core of its irrigated cereal agriculture.
Dates are Iraq's signature fruit, with date palms historically central to agriculture in the south.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
The oud is the most iconic instrument in Iraqi maqam and wider Arab art and popular music.
The joza is a traditional spike fiddle closely associated with Iraqi maqam ensembles.
The santur plays a central role in classical Iraqi maqam performance.
The daf frame drum is widely used in Iraqi Kurdish, devotional, and folk music traditions.
The ney reed flute is an important melodic instrument in Iraqi classical and spiritual music.