Iraq
Allahu Akbar (God is Great)
Mesopotamia: Where Civilisation Began
Iraq, known as the cradle of civilisation, lies between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, where ancient Mesopotamian cultures first developed writing, cities, and the foundations of modern society.
الْعِرَاق / Iraq (Arabic), عێراق / Êraq (Kurdish)
Local Names
Arabic, Kurdish
Official Languages
Baghdad
Capital
Iraqi Dinar
Currency
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FROM BASRA TO ERBIL – HOW TO SOLO TRAVEL UP IRAQ
A journey from southern to northern Iraq, exploring the country’s ancient history from the Ziggurat of Ur and Babylon, to Nineveh and the city of Hatra, each revealing the rich cultural heritage that has shaped the region.
Matt Vincelli 