Iraq is a country located in the Middle East, bordered by Turkey to the north, Iran to the east, Kuwait to the southeast, Saudi Arabia to the south, Jordan to the southwest, and Syria to the west. It occupies a geographical position known for its diverse landscape, which includes mountains in the north, plains in the central region, and desert areas in the west and south. The capital city of Iraq is Baghdad, which is one of the largest cities in the Arab world.
Historically, Iraq is significant as part of Mesopotamia, often referred to as the “cradle of civilization,” where some of the earliest known human societies and cultures developed. The country has a rich and complex history involving various civilizations, empires, and religious traditions.
Iraq has a mixed population predominantly consisting of Arabs and Kurds, among other ethnic and religious groups, including Assyrians, Turkmen, and Yazidis. The predominant religion is Islam, with both Sunni and Shia Muslim communities. Since the early 2000s, Iraq has faced significant challenges, including political instability, conflict, and economic struggles.
Infrastructure and Major Service Providers Iraq’s internet infrastructure has expanded significantly since the early 2000s, though much of the core network remains under government ownership. The Ministry of Communications (MoC) controls the national fiber-optic backbone and international gateways, leasing bandwidth to private ISPs trade.gov. Iraq is connected via terrestrial fiber links to all six neighboring…
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