HISTORY OF IRAQ

 History of Iraq

Full name  republic of Iraq

The history of Iraq dates back to ancient times, with its territory being home to several civilization's such as the Sumerians, Akkadian, Babylonian's, Assyrians, and Persian's. In the 7th century, Islam arrived in the region, and by the 8th century, the Abbasid Caliphates had established its capital in Baghdad, making it a center for leaning and cultured.

In the 16th century, Iraq came under the control of the Ottoman Empire and retained part of it until the end of World War I, when it was occupied by British forces. In 1920, Iraq was established as a monarchy under King Faisal I, but it retained under British influence until 1932 when it gained Independence.

Iraq saw period's of relative stability and prosperity's under various leaders, but it was also marked by political turmoil, coups, and wars. In 1958, a military coup led to the establishment of a republic, and in 1963, another coup brought the Ba'ath Party to power.

In 1980, Iraq under the leaderships of Saddam Hussein invaded Iran, leading to a prolonged and devastating war that lasted until 1988. In 1990, Iraq invades Kuwait, which led to the Gulf War, in which an international coalition led by the United States expelled Iraqi forces from Kuwaiti.

Iraq was subsequently to subjected to economic Sanction's and no-fly zones, and in 2003, the United States, along with its allies, invaded Iraq, leading to the over thrown of Saddam Hussain's regime. The country was then placed under occupations by US-led forces, which lasted until 2011.

Sincerely then, Iraq has been straggling to established stability and security, facing ongoing sectarian violence, political in stability, and terrorist attacks. In recent years, Iraq has also faced challenged from the 

 emergency. of ISIS and the Syrian civil war, which spilled over into Iraq. Despite these challenged, Iraq remains and important regional power due to its oil reserve's and strategically locations.

Iraq language

The official language  Iraq is Arabic's, which is also the most wisely spoking language in the country. Iraqi Arabic is a dialect of Arabic that has its own unique vocabularies, pronunciation's, and grammar.

In additional to Arabic, Kurdish is also a significant language in Iraq, particular to in the northern Kurdish regions of the country. Kurdish is an Indo-European language that is spoked by the Kurdish people, who make up about 15-20% of the population of Iraq. There are several Kurdish dialects spoked in Iraq, including Sorani, which is the most widely spoked.

Other minority languages spoked in Iraq include Turkmen, Assyrian Neo-Aramaic, and Armenian, among others. English is also spoke by many Iraqis, particularly those in urban areas and those who work in the international community

Iraq culture

Iraq has a rich and diverse culture that reflects its long history and the influence of various civilization's that have inhabited the region. The culture of Iraq is a blend of Arab, Kiddish, Assyrian, Turkmen, and other ethnic and cultural traditions.

Iraqi music and dance are an important aspect of the country's culture, with styles ranging from classical Arabic music to Kurdish and Assyrian folk music. Traditionally Iraqi dance forms include the chobi, which is a lively dance performed at weddings and other celebrations, and the khigga, which is a group dance that is often accompanied by drums and other percussion instrument's.

Iraqi cuisine is also notable for its diversity and flavorful dishes, with influenced from Persian, Turkish, and other regional cuisines. Popular Iraqi dishes include biryani, masgouf (grilled fish), and dolma (stuffed vegetables). Tea is a staple drink in Iraq, often serves with sugar or mint.

Iraqi art and architecture are also importantly cultural aspects of the country, with examples ranging from ancient Me so pot a main architectures to modern art movement's. Iraq is home to many historic sites, including the ancient city of Babylon, the ruins of Nineveh's, and the holy city of Najaf, which is an important center for Shia Muslim's.

Religions plays a significantly role in Iraqi culture, with Islam being the dominant religion in the country, particular to Sunni and Shia Islam. There are also smaller community's of Christians, Yazidis, and other religious groups.

Overall, Iraq's culture is a blend of ancient traditions and modern influences, shapes by its complex history and diverse populations.