Iraq

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Iraq Cuisine

Iraqi cuisine has changed and evolved since the time of the Babylonians, Sumerians and Assyrians. The cuisine has been influenced by those ancient civiliSations, which also had influence Greek and Persian cuisines. With the coming of Islam and the spread of Arab culture, which influenced the region, the food was enhanced to combine old and new sets of tastes.

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

Iraqi New Years

We have three of them! All three are public holidays.