Republic of Iraq
Republic of Iraq is a state in Mesopotamia (Middle East) that has existed since 1958 CE. Its people spoke Arabic languages (Arabic-speaking states).
Republic ruled by the Ba'ath Party from 1968 and Saddam Hussein from 1979, who fought wars with Iran and over Kuwait. The 2003 US-led invasion toppled him and opened years of insurgency and sectarian war.
See Republic of Iraq on the interactive timeline
Facts
- Dates
- 1958 CE to the present
- Duration
- 67 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Mesopotamia, Middle East
- Language family
- Arabic
- Capital
- Baghdad
Came from
Events in Middle East during its time
- Iranian Revolution
- Gulf War
- US-led invasion of Iraq
- Arab Spring reaches Syria
- Fall of the Assad regime
Neighbours in Middle East
- Republic of Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Syria
- Israel
- Soviet Transcaucasia
- Pahlavi Iran
- Islamic Republic of Iran
- Sheikhdom of Kuwait
- Bahrain under the Al Khalifa
- Trucial States
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty)
- Portuguese Empire
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Haiti
- Commonwealth of Australia
- Indonesia
- Republic of India
- People's Republic of China
- Soviet Union
Questions
When did Republic of Iraq exist?
1958 CE to the present, about 67 years.
Where was Republic of Iraq?
Mesopotamia, in Middle East. Its capital was Baghdad.
What language did Republic of Iraq speak?
Arabic. This family includes Arabic-speaking states.
What came before Republic of Iraq?
Kingdom of Iraq.