Iraq
Iraq (ih-RAHK)
Iraq (pronounced /ɪˈræk/ or /ɪˈrɑːk/), officially known as the Republic of Iraq (Arabic: جُمْهُورِيَّة ٱلْعِرَاقِ Jumhūriyyah al-ʿIrāq), is a country in Western Asia. The term "Iraq" is derived from the Arabic "ʿIrāq" (عراق), which means "shore" or "bank" (as of a river), and it is related to the Persian word "Rak" (راك), meaning "lowland".
Etymology
The name "Iraq" is derived from the Arabic root "ʿ-r-q" (ع-ر-ق), which can mean "root", "shore", "bank", or "edge". The term was historically used to describe the region's geography, particularly its fertile land along the banks of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. The name was officially adopted when the country gained independence from the British Empire in 1932.
Related Terms
- Baghdad: The capital city of Iraq.
- Tigris and Euphrates: The two major rivers that flow through Iraq.
- Mesopotamia: An ancient region located in the eastern Mediterranean, it includes parts of modern-day Iraq.
- Arabic: The official language of Iraq.
- Kurdish: Another major language spoken in Iraq, primarily in the northern regions.
- Sumer: One of the earliest civilizations in the world, located in Southern Mesopotamia, which is now Southern Iraq.
- Babylon: An ancient city in Iraq, known for its Hanging Gardens, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Iraq
- Wikipedia's article - Iraq
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