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.



- 300lbs. fish




f. Fact 6 - What's gone on in Iraq during the past 15 years?



- It has witnessed two major wars, internationalsanctions, occupation by a foreign government, revolts, 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?



- Saddam Hussein was captured, tried for crimes against humanity, and 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% can read or write




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



- In January 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