World Flags / Iraq
About the Iraq National Flag
Pan-Arab colors with three green stars removed after 2006; takbir script added in 1991 Gulf War era.
Iraq — Key Facts
| Capital | Baghdad |
|---|---|
| Population | 45 million (2024 est.) |
| Area | 438,317 km² |
| Languages | Arabic and Kurdish (official) |
| Currency | Iraqi dinar (IQD) |
| GDP (nominal) | ~$290 billion USD |
| Independence / founded | Kingdom 1932; Republic 1958; current constitution 2005 |
| Flag adopted | 2008 (current text on scroll) |
Iraq Flag Colors and Meaning
Each color on the Iraq flag carries symbolic meaning. Use this table when teaching geography or designing watch-party displays.
| Color | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Red | Courage and struggle |
| White | Generosity and bright future |
| Black | Dark colonial past overcome |
| Green (Kufic script) | Islam and "God is Great" in Saddam-era tradition |
People and Ethnicity in Iraq
Arabs (~75%) mostly Shia in south and Sunni in center; Kurds (~15-20%) in the north; Turkmen, Assyrians, and others.
Geography of Iraq
Tigris-Euphrates Mesopotamia—"cradle of civilization"—with deserts and Kurdish mountains.
Economy of Iraq
Oil exports dominate GDP; agriculture in Mesopotamian plains; reconstruction needs after decades of conflict.
- Currency: Iraqi dinar (IQD)
- GDP (nominal): ~$290 billion USD
Culture
Mesopotamian heritage, Arabic poetry, kebab cuisine, and religious pilgrimage sites.
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