Iraq

Iraq is a federal parliamentary republic, located in Western Asia. Islam is the predominant religion. Its capital is Baghdad. About 47 million people live there (2025).

Capital

Baghdad

Population

47,020,774 (2025)

Region

Asia (Western Asia)

Area

438,317 km²

Demonym

Iraqi

Languages

Arabic, Kurdish

Form of Government

Federal parliamentary republic

Religion

Islam (96.5%)
Christianity (1%)

Currency

Iraqi dinar (IQD)

GDP

$254.4B (2025)