IRAQ FACTS

a. Fact 1 - Iraq is dominated by which 2 rivers?
-Tigris and Euphrates

b. Fact 2 - Rocky deserts cover about what percent of the land?
-40%

c. Fact 3 - Are their protected natural areas in Iraq?
-No

d. Fact 4 - What species are at risk in Iraq?
-Cheetahs, Wild Goats, and Dugongs

e. Fact 5 - Describe "carp" fish.
-Fish that grow up to 300 pounds.

f. Fact 6 - What's gone on in Iraq during the past 15 years?
-Two major wars, International Sanctions, Occupations by a foreign government,
and revolt and terrorism.

g. Fact 7 - What is Iraq's nickname?
-"Cradle of Civilization"

h. Fact 8 - Who established the first known system of laws?
-Hammurabi

i. Fact 9 - When did Babylonian rule end?
-539 B.C.

j. Fact 10 - When did Iraq become an independent country?
-1932

k. Fact 11 - What happened to Saddam Hussein?
-executed

l. Fact 12 - True or False: Iraq is one of the most culturally diverse nations.
-True

m. Fact 13 - Today, how many Iraqis can read/write?
-40%

n. Fact 14 - When were Iraq's first democratic elections held?
-2005

o. Fact 15 - What does Iraq have the "world's second largest supply of"?
-Oil

p. Fact 16 - What's the official name of Iraq? What is the capital city? How many people live there?
-Republic of Iraq -Baghdad -26,783,383

q. Fact 17 - What is Iraq's money called?
- New Iraq Dinar