Iraq

SHORT INFORMATION

Iraq Currency

Iraqi Dinar (IQD; symbol ID) = 20 dirhams = 1,000 fils. Notes are in denominations of ID25,000, 10,000, 5,000, 1,000, 500, 250 and 50. Coins are in denominations of ID100 and 25.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Christmas in Iraq

In the Christian homes an unusual ceremony is held in the courtyard of the home on Christmas Eve.

SHORT INFORMATION

Climate of Iraq

Most of Iraq has a hot arid climate with subtropical influence.