Asia
Iraq Flag
Red represents courage, white stands for peace, and black symbolises the Islamic Caliphate. The takbir ('God is Greatest') is written in green Kufic script.
Capital
Baghdad
Continent
Asia
Population
40.0 million
Flag symbolism
Red represents courage, white stands for peace, and black symbolises the Islamic Caliphate. The takbir ('God is Greatest') is written in green Kufic script.
Did you know?
Iraq is home to ancient Mesopotamia — the 'cradle of civilisation' where writing was invented.