General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Baghdad |
| Country | Iraq |
| Currency | Iraqi dinar |
| Main religion | Islam |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 49.6% |
| Gdp | $262.1 billion |
| Size | 438,317 km² |
| Population | 40,222,493 |
| Population density | 92/km² |
| Kids per female | 4.64 |
| City population | 70% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 10∘C |
| Summer | 45∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Arabic |
| Population able to read | 87.5% |
| Population with a college degree | 12.1% |
| Population able to speak english | 10.7% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 121 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | No |
| Crime | 6.3/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Iraqi Airways |
| Main airport | Baghdad International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $1.5 |
| Burger | $2 |
| Coffee | $1 |
| Beer | $2 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $300/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $100/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $5/10km |
| Petrol | $0.55/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $2/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 15% |
| Vat | 5% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $5000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 10.5/MBits |
| Tld | .iq |
| Free wifi | 5/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 56% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 50% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type C, Type G |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Friday (afternoon) |
| Closing times | 8:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Souq.com |
| Supermarket | Al Raya |
| Pharmacy | Al-Hikma |
| Drugstore | Bin Sina |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | N/A |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 3/10 |
| Bars | 2/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 2/10 |
| Public Parks | 4/10 |
| Swimming | 3/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Masgouf | Grilled carp fish, often served with rice | 10-15 |
| Dolma | Stuffed grape leaves or vegetables, filled with rice, meat, and spices | 5-10 |
| Quzi | Roasted lamb or goat, served with rice and vegetables | 15-25 |
| Kabsa | A rice dish with meat, vegetables, and spices | 10-15 |
| Falafel | Deep-fried chickpea balls, often served with hummus and pita bread | 5-10 |
| Shawarma | Grilled meat, wrapped in pita bread with vegetables and sauces | 5-10 |
| Samoon | A flatbread, often served with dips and spreads | 1-2 |
| Chai | Black tea, often served with sugar and milk | 1-2 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Chai | Sweet, milky tea flavored with cardamom and other spices | 0.50 |
| Qahwa | Strong, bitter coffee | 0.50 |
| Sharbat | Sweet, syrupy drink made from fruits or flowers | 1.00 |
| Jallab | Sweet, fermented drink made from grapes or dates | 1.50 |
| Arak | Anise-flavored liquor | 2.00 |
| Beer | Local or imported beer | 2.50 |
| Wine | Local or imported wine | 3.00 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Babylonian Brick | A brick from the ancient city of Babylon | $10-$20 |
| Iraqi Rug | A hand-woven rug made of wool or silk | $100-$500 |
| Mosul Pottery | A type of pottery made in the city of Mosul | $50-$100 |
| Assyrian Jewelry | Jewelry made in the style of the ancient Assyrian Empire | $20-$50 |
| Date Palm | A small date palm tree | $10-$20 |
| Iraqi Tea | A blend of black tea and spices | $5-$10 |
| Baghdad Coffee | A strong, dark coffee | $5-$10 |
| Iraqi Sweets | A variety of sweet pastries and desserts | $5-$10 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| Army Day | January 6 | Commemorates the founding of the Iraqi Army |
| Mother’s Day | March 21 | Honors mothers and motherhood |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Celebrates the contributions of workers |
| Eid al-Fitr | End of Ramadan | Marks the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan |
| Eid al-Adha | 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah | Commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael |
| Iraqi National Day | July 14 | Celebrates the anniversary of the Iraqi Revolution of 1958 |
| Eid al-Ghadeer | 18th day of Dhu al-Hijjah | Marks the appointment of Ali ibn Abi Talib as the successor to the Prophet Muhammad |
| Islamic New Year | First day of Muharram | Celebrates the start of the Islamic new year |
| Ashura | 10th day of Muharram | Commemorates the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali |
| Prophet’s Birthday | 12th day of Rabi’ al-Awwal | Celebrates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Al-Sabah |
| Online news | Shafaq News |
| Tv | Al-Iraqiya |
| Radio | Iraqi Media Network |