Iraq
Geographic & General info
- Capital: Baghdad
- Population: approx. 45.5 million
- Languages: Arabic, Kurdish (both official)
- Area: 438,317 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+3 (AST)
- Currency: Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
- Flag Colors: Red, white, black with green Arabic Takbir script (Allahu Akbar)
- National Holiday: October 3 (Independence Day)
- National Anthem: Mawtini
- Neighboring Countries: Turkey, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria
Top 15 Largest Cities
- Baghdad
- Basra
- Mosul
- Erbil (Hewlêr)
- Sulaymaniyah
- Kirkuk
- Najaf
- Karbala
- Amarah
- Nasiriyah
- Hillah
- Diwaniyah
- Kut
- Ramadi
- Fallujah
Top 15 Highlights
- Archaeological Site of Babylon (UNESCO)
- Great Ziggurat of Ur (Dhi Qar)
- Erbil Citadel (UNESCO)
- The Ahwar of Southern Iraq (Mesopotamian Marshes - UNESCO)
- Imam Ali Holy Shrine (Najaf)
- Imam Hussein Mosque (Karbala)
- Korek Mountain Resort (Rawanduz)
- Great Mosque of Samarra & Malwiya Minaret (UNESCO)
- Rawanduz Gorge & Bekhal Waterfalls
- Great Mosque of al-Nuri (Mosul)
- Hatra Ancient Ruins (UNESCO)
- National Museum of Iraq (Baghdad)
- Arch of Ctesiphon (Taq Kasra)
- Lalish (Yezidi Holy Temple Sanctuary)
- Shatt al-Arab & Date Palm Groves of Basra
Climate and Nature
Iraq features a predominantly arid to semi-arid desert climate with hot summers and mild winters. Mountainous regions in Kurdistan experience alpine conditions with heavy winter snow. Geography is defined by the historic Tigris and Euphrates rivers, southern freshwater marshlands, and northern mountain chains.
Culture and Gastronomy
As ancient Mesopotamia, Iraq is celebrated as a cradle of human civilization. Culture blends millenniums of history, poetry, and sacred traditions. Gastronomy showcases unique specialties like Masgouf (seasoned open-fire grilled carp), Biryani, Dolma, Quzi (slow-cooked lamb served with spiced rice), and fresh dates.
Economy
Iraq's economy relies heavily on crude oil production, holding some of the largest proven petroleum reserves on Earth. Agricultural activities within the fertile Mesopotamian basin, religious tourism to holy cities, and infrastructure development projects represent key supplementary sectors.
Did you know?
- Iraq is historically known as Mesopotamia, the "Land Between the Rivers", widely regarded as the birthplace of writing, mathematics, and the wheel.
- Erbil Citadel is recognized as one of the oldest continuously inhabited human settlements on Earth, with history extending back over 6,000 years.
- The Legendary Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, were located in present-day Iraq.
- Masgouf, considered Iraq's national dish, is traditionally cooked over open flames fueled by wood from fruit trees along riverbanks.
- The Iraqi Marshes (Ahwar) in the south shelter the Marsh Arabs (Madān), who have constructed floating villages out of woven reeds for thousands of years.
Live footage: Discover Iraq via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Iraq and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Iraq: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Iraq: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Iraq in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
