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Iraq Travel Information
Iraq is Middle Eastern country, located in Southwest Asia.
It borders
Iran,
Jordan,
Kuwait,
Saudi Arabia,
Syria,
and Turkey,
and has a short coastline on the Persian Gulf. The country contains two major
rivers, the Tigris, and the Euphrates.
As of 2009,
the country had a populaton of approximately 31.2 million, and additionally, a large
number of Iraqis have been displaced to other countries, principally as a result of
violence in the country.
The capital and largest city of the country, Baghdad, has a population estimated
to be around 7.5 million, and is located on the River Tigris, in the center of the country.
Baghdad is the second largest city of the Arab world (after Cairo, in Egypt),
and dates back to the 8th century.
Map of Iraq, Middle East
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Recent Iraqi history has been dominated by a series of wars. The Iran-Iraq war of
1980 to
1988,
the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in
1990,
followed by the Gulf War ("Desert Storm") of
1991,
and most recently the US-led invasion of the country ("Operation Iraqi Freedom") in
2003,
followed by several years of continued violence in the aftermath of the invasion.
It is however begun to look as though things may now be beginning to improve,
and violence levels seemed to have been falling from late
2009.
The Iraqi economy is dominated by oil, and this sector accounts for about 95% of
foreign exchange earnings. At present, the economy is still recovering in the aftermath
of the recent wars and the economic sanctions which were imposed on the country for several
years after the
1990
Iraqi invasion of Kuwait.
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Here are some books about travel to Iraq:
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By Felicity Arbuthnot
Bradt Travel Guides
Paperback (288 pages)
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In one sense Iraq is timeless, its place names resonating across the years - for this is Mesopotamia, the Land between Two Rivers. Between the Tigris and the Euphrates, three great religions were born, and no place in the world is so steeped in ancient history. But modern Iraq is under threat from every quarter. Politics play havoc with ordinary lives; sanctions cut deep. In the face of such adversity, one could understand hostility; yet today's rare visitors are met with a broad hospitality that belies years of deprivation, and harks back to a time when this beleaguered country could show the world the meaning of the word "welcome'. Inside this guide you will find information on: history, ancient and modern; access and red tape; accommodation, restaurants and transport; traveling in Iraq, from Baghdad to the Marshlands; A to Z of archaeological sites, including Babylon and Ur; safety, security and sanctions. (5 1/4 x 8 1/2, 288 pages, color photos, maps, illustrations) |
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By Karen Dabrowska
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This new Bradt title responds to huge public interest in both Iraq and its people and is less a travel guide – certainly for the time being – and more of an objective account of Saddam’s regime as a whole, and the build-up to the recent conflict. Focusing on developments in post-Saddam Iraq, without ignoring the horrors which have occurred in the aftermath of the war, the author highlights the country’s positive progression, with chapters such as ‘Iraqi Voices’ – describing the hopes, fears and ambitions of Iraqis – and ‘Post-Saddam Iraq’ – where we get to hear the views of prominent politicians on the war and how it was handled. When Bradt published the first edition of its travel guide to Iraq, the country was slowly breaking free from the shackles of sanctions, Western tourists were returning in small numbers and it looked as if the fledgling tourist industry would grow. As in that travel guide, this new book introduces the magnificent ancient Iraqi civilisations and provides a historical background to the country, as well as providing updated practical information on which places are still open to visitors. |
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By U.S. Government
Progressive Management
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Completely updated and revised for this new edition, our unique electronic book on two CD-ROMs has an amazing collection of the finest federal documents and resources about Iraq, providing encyclopedic coverage of all aspects of the country. This disc set provides a truly fantastic reference source, with over one hundred thousand pages reproduced in Adobe Acrobat format! There is complete coverage of newsworthy material about Iraq, including an extensive Iraq war archive, Secretary of Defense Gates, reconstruction, elections, mass graves, constitution and success stories, OSEI images, extensive photo galleries, doing business, business guide, exports, USAID (tens of thousands of pages of reports), governance, contracts, diplomatic list, Section 1227 reports, and more. This incredible and comprehensive series on the countries of the world contains material from the State Department, Department of Defense, White House, and cabinet agencies including Agriculture, Energy, and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. There is complete information about geography, people, government, the economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. In addition to the nation-specific material, as a bonus we have included reports about every country on the globe, with 271 nations, dependent areas, and other entities identified by the Central Intelligence Agency. The CIA World Factbook is considered an invaluable "world encyclopedia" reference book. This incredible two CD-ROM set is packed with over 100,000 pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software - allowing direct viewing on Windows and Macintosh systems. The Acrobat cataloging technology adds enormous value and uncommon functionality to this impressive collection of government documents and material. |
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By U.S. Government
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Completely updated and revised for this new edition, our unique electronic book on two CD-ROMs has an amazing collection of the finest federal documents and resources about Romania, providing encyclopedic coverage of all aspects of the country. This disc set provides a truly fantastic reference source, with over one hundred thousand pages reproduced in Adobe Acrobat format! There is complete coverage of newsworthy material about Romania, including Romania and NATO, and the involvement of the Romanian military in Iraq and Afghanistan. This incredible and comprehensive series on the countries of the world contains material from the State Department, Department of Defense, White House, and cabinet agencies including Agriculture, Energy, and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. There is complete information about geography, people, government, the economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. In addition to the nation-specific material, as a bonus we have included reports about every country on the globe, with 271 nations, dependent areas, and other entities identified by the Central Intelligence Agency. The CIA World Factbook is considered an invaluable "world encyclopedia" reference book. This incredible two CD-ROM set is packed with over 121,000 pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software - allowing direct viewing on Windows and Macintosh systems. The Acrobat cataloging technology adds enormous value and uncommon functionality to this impressive collection of government documents and material. Our news and educational discs are privately compiled collections of official public domain U.S. government files and documents - they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work, utilizing the benefits of the Adobe Acrobat format to uniformly present thousands of pages that can be rapidly reviewed, searched by finding specific words, or printed without untold hours of tedious research and downloading. Vast archives of important public domain government information that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. This book-on-a-disc format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from the federal sources you trust. |
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The Globetrotter Travel Map of Iraq caters specifically for the needs of tourists who are new to a destination. The town plans of the major centres pinpoint key buildings and places of interest as well as where to stay. Distance and climate charts enable travellers to plan their visits in advance. |
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By International Travel Maps
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Scale 1:1,200,000. Printed on one side. Road map in color with contour lines. Index of larger cities. Includes information on Iraq and Iran, The Gulf War, Facts about Iraq, Travel in Iraq. Points of interest in Baghdad, Basra, Basra Proper, Ashar, Margil. Legend locates major cities, provincial centers, large cities, small cities or villages. Roads from major roads, improved roads to unimproved roads. Points of interest, oil fields, airports, dams. Insets of Central Baghdad and historical Mesopotamian region. Elevations also shown by color changes: every 100 meters up to 1,000, then every 200 meters to 2200 meters. |
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By International City Guides
International City Guides
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Baghdad, Iraq: Guide to the International City is a high quality information guide which includes the history, facts, geography, demographics, and other key information related to the international city of Baghdad, Iraq. |
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International Country Guides
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Iraq: Guide to the Country is a high quality information guide which includes the history, facts, geography, demographics, and other key information related to the great country of Iraq. |
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By James Janega
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Don’t get caught in the crossfire.
Iraq is a one of the most dangerous places in the world—yet journalists, private contractors, and soldiers still must travel there. This book has everything visitors need to know to get by, including all aspects of security, picking a translator, traffic, bribery, eating, the weather, who’s in charge, important government acronyms, hotels and buying and renting houses, transportation and traffic, and much more.
• According to a Washington Post article, U.S. troop levels in Iraq stand at about 138,000, with a likely increase by the end of 2005 to a temporary 160,000
• Chicago Tribune reported that there are between 20,000 and 30,000 private contractors working on U.S. military and reconstruction contracts
• The Department of Defense estimates that there are perhaps as many as 25,000 private security provider employees there alone |
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