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The cradle of civilization

Iraq

The cradle of civilization — ancient Mesopotamia, Babylon, and the increasingly visited Kurdistan region. Advisories vary sharply by area; check carefully before any travel.

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The ancient citadel mound rising over Erbil, Kurdistan
The ancient citadel mound rising over Erbil, Kurdistan
The basalt Lion of Babylon at the ancient city
The basalt Lion of Babylon at the ancient city
The restored Great Ziggurat of Ur
The restored Great Ziggurat of Ur
Capital
Baghdad
Language
Arabic, Kurdish
Currency
IQD (Iraqi Dinar)
Power
230 V · plug type C, D, G
Best time
Oct–Apr (cooler)
Now in Baghdad
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Icons of Iraq

What makes Iraq, Iraq

Ancient Ziggurats
Citadels
Mesopotamia
Marsh Reed Boats
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Plan & book

Get to Iraq & get around

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Do & see

Things to do in Iraq

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Travel essentials

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Where to go

Notable places in Iraq

The ancient citadel mound rising over Erbil, Kurdistan
The ancient citadel mound rising over Erbil, Kurdistan
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Erbil (Kurdistan)

One of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited citadels, in a relatively stable northern region.

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The basalt Lion of Babylon at the ancient city
The basalt Lion of Babylon at the ancient city
02

Babylon

The legendary ancient city near Hillah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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The restored Great Ziggurat of Ur
The restored Great Ziggurat of Ur
03

Ur

A great ziggurat of ancient Sumer in the south.

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The big picture

About Iraq

The cradle of civilization — ancient Mesopotamia, Babylon, and the increasingly visited Kurdistan region. Advisories vary sharply by area; check carefully before any travel.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

The Mesopotamian Marshes near Chibaish
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Visa info

Iraq visa: Entry rules differ between federal Iraq and the Kurdistan region; both offer visa-on-arrival to many nationalities. Travel advisories vary sharply — check carefully before any planning.
Visa rules change frequently. Always confirm with the official Iraqi immigration authorities for your nationality before booking flights.
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