The country of Iraq has weathered many hardships over the past few decades. An eight-year war over territory with Iran began in 1980. Soon after, in 1990, Iraq invaded the country of Kuwait, which led to the Gulf War. Then, after twelve years of not complying with the UN Security Council over weapons of mass destruction, Iraq was invaded by the United States in March of 2003.
A consequence of Iraq's rocky past is an unstable government. Several countries, including the U.S. are currently providing aid to help the rebuilding effort. Some efforts include strengthening school, healthcare, and law enforcement systems with education and reconstruction. Recent government changes for Iraq include a new flag …show more content…
These languages are most commonly found in the Middle East, where Iraq is located.
Unfortunately, Iraq can only be visited for emergencies or press at this time. This is mainly because of terrorist attacks in protest of the invaders who ended Saddam Hussein, the former dictator of Iraq?s, regime. When and if things clear up for the country of Iraq, many people will enjoy visiting the attractions of Iraq and it?s capital, Baghdad.
The city of Baghdad is home to many cultural and historical sites. There are beautiful monuments, restaurants, and mosques. Sadly, many of Baghdad?s museums have been looted and destroyed in the past few years. Fortunately, they are in the process of being rebuilt and restored. In time, Baghdad will be a wonderful place to visit.
Another historical location in Iraq is the valley between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. It was the scenic and fertile location of ancient Mesopotamia, the world?s first known civilization. One amazing historical landmark is the Dur Kurigalzu, an ancient temple from the 14th century B.C. Another place of great history is the ruins of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. In its time, it was one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
It?s also quite a wonder how Iraq has such a varied climate. The climate ranges from desert to mountainous. Weather in Iraq is normally mild in the winter, with very hot and dry summers. Often, in the