Asia/Western Asia
Iraq
Baghdad
46.1 Mio
438 317 km²
Iraqi dinar
Coastal
Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani
Historical Events
1921 - Mandatory Iraq Established
The British established Mandatory Iraq after the end of World War I.
1932 - Independence of Iraq
Iraq transitioned from a mandate to an independent kingdom.
1958 - Coup and Establishment of Republic
A coup led to the establishment of the Republic of Iraq, first led by Abdul Karim Qasim.
1968 - Ba'ath Party Takes Power
The Ba'ath Party established a one-party state under Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr.
1980 - Iran-Iraq War Begins
Iraq entered a prolonged war against Iran lasting until 1988.
1990 - Invasion of Kuwait
Saddam Hussein initiated the invasion of Kuwait, leading to international conflict.
2003 - Iraq War Begins
A U.S.-led coalition invaded Iraq, overthrowing Saddam Hussein.
2011 - End of Iraq War
The main operations of the Iraq War ended, transitioning to post-war stability efforts.
2014 - Islamic State Invasion
The Islamic State invaded Iraq, capturing significant territories.
2017 - Defeat of Islamic State
The Islamic State was ousted after the second Battle of Mosul, ending their control of territory.