Life in Iraq

5 Themes of Geography: Iraq

• Location
• Region
• Place
• Movement
• Human-Environment Interaction

Location

Absolute location of Iraq:
33.3333°N 44.4333°E

Located in the North East hemisphere

Region

Population of Iraq: 33.42 million

Population of U.S.: 318.9 million

Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

Zagros Mountains

Syrian Desert

History

• Civilization began here
• Was taken over by the Ottomans out of Turkey and was ruled by them for 400 years
• Eventually the British took over control
• Became independent in 1932

History

• Suddam Hussein took over power in the 1970's
• Was a very cruel dictator
• U.S. went in in 2003, captured, tried, and executed him
• They now have democratic elections

Climate
Long, dry, hot summers.
Short, cool winters.

Place

Religion

• 97% of Iraqis follow Islam
• Other 3% is Christianity and other religions

Islam

• If you follow Islam you are a Muslim
• You believe in Allah and the prophet Muhammad
• Follow the Qur'an

Languages

• Arabic
• Kurdish

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2nd largest supply of oil

Human-Environment Interaction

Dining Etiquette

• Check to see if you should remove shoes
• Dress conservatively and smartly
• Do not discuss business
• If the meal is on the floor, sit cross-legged or kneel on one knee. Never let your feet touch the food mat.
• Use the right hand for eating and drinking
• It is considered polite to leave some food on your plate when you have finished eating.