Iraq

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Recently, six crew members aboard a US KC-135 refuelling aircraft that crashed in western Iraq have been confirmed dead.

About Iraq

• Location: It is a Western Asian country.
• Bordering Countries: It is bordered by six nations: Iran to the East; Kuwait to the southeast; Turkey to the north; Syria to the west; Jordan to the southwest and Saudi Arabia to the south.
• Maritime Border: The country has a coastline along the northern end of the Persian Gulf.
• Capital City: Baghdad

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Geographical Features of Iraq

• Climate: The climate in Iraq is mainly of the continental, subtropical semi-arid type, with the north and north-eastern mountainous regions having a Mediterranean climate.
• Major Mountains: Its most prominent hill range is the Sinjār Mountains, whose highest peak reaches an elevation of 4,448 feet (1,356 metres).
• Major Rivers: Two of the most significant rivers in all of Asia, the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers, drain the land.
• Lakes:  Habbaniya and Razzaza 
• Desert: Western and southern Iraq is a vast desert region. 
• Natural resources:  It mainly consists of Oil, natural gas, phosphates, and sulfur.

Source: TOI