Location: Middle East, along the Gulf of Oman, bordering Turkey, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Syria.
Capital: Baghdad
Tourist Attractions: The ongoing conflict in Iraq makes travel to Iraq extremely unsafe at present Avoid traveling to Iraq unless it’s absolutely essential. Iraq, the land of the Mesopotamian civilization, is known for its amazing ancient and medieval cities and towns with numerous architectural masterpieces. The world-famous Euphrates and the Tigris rivers form the most dominant topographical features of Iraq. Tourist attractions in Iraq include the legendary cities of Baghdad, Basra, and the ancient archaeological sites at Babylon, Ur, Nineveh, and the 2nd century Arch of Ctesiphon. The 13th century Palace of Qara Sariai and the Nabi Jirjis at Mosul are also worth visiting.
Access: Due to the Iraq war, very limited flights are available for Iraq. Royal Jordanian Airlinesoperate some flights between Baghdad and Amman (Jordan) and Damascus (Syria). Tourists can also cross borders from Turkey and Jordan (at present only these borders are open to road travel).
Climate: Iraq enjoys a desert climate with temperatures changing according to altitude. While summers (March - October) are excessively hot and dry, the winters (November- February) are pleasantly mild and warm with some rain.