Iraq
SHORT INFORMATION
Baghdad, the capital of Iraq
Baghdad is the capital of Iraq, as well as the coterminous Baghdad Governorate. Located along the Tigris River, the city was founded in the 8th century and became the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate.
SHORT INFORMATION
Overview of Iraq
Officially name: The Republic of Iraq
Capital: Baghdad
Largest city: Baghdad
Official language: Arabic, Kurdish
Government: Parliamentary republic
HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS
Christmas in Iraq
In the Christian homes an unusual ceremony is held in the courtyard of the home on Christmas Eve.