IRAQ FACTS

6. While you are under the Iraq tab, click on "Facts & Photos". There are 17 facts. You will need to look at each fact. Answer the following questions:
a. Fact 1 - Iraq is dominated by which 2 rivers?

- Tigris and Euphrates
b. Fact 2 - Rocky deserts cover about what percent of the land?

- 40%
c. Fact 3 - Are their protected natural areas in Iraq?

- No
d. Fact 4 - What species are at risk in Iraq?

- Cheetas, Wild Goats, and Dugongs
e. Fact 5 - Describe "carp" fish.

- Live in the marshes and can grow up to 300 lbs.
f. Fact 6 - What's gone on in Iraq during the past 15 years?

- Two major wars, international sanctions, occupation by a foreign government, revolts, and terrorism.
g. Fact 7 - What is Iraq's nickname?

- Cradle of civilization
h. Fact 8 - Who established the first known system of laws?

- Their king, Hammurabi
i. Fact 9 - When did Babylonian rule end?

- Babylonian rule ended in 539 B.C. when the Persians took over.
j. Fact 10 - When did Iraq become an independent country?

- In 1932.
k. Fact 11 - What happened to Saddam Hussein?

- Saddam Hussein was captured, tried for crimes against humanity, and executed.
l. Fact 12 - True or False: Iraq is one of the most culturally diverse nations.

- True.
m. Fact 13 - Today, how many Iraqis can read/write?

- Today,
n. Fact 14 - When were Iraq's first democratic elections held?
- The first democratic elections were held in January 2005.
o. Fact 15 - What does Iraq have the "world's second largest supply of"?
- Iraq has the world's second largest supply of oil.
p. Fact 16 - What's the official name of Iraq? What is the capital city? How many people live there?
- The official name of Iraq is the Republic of Iraq. The capital city is Baghdad. 26,783,383 people live there.
q. Fact 17 - What is Iraq's money called?
- New Iraq dinar is the name of their money.