What is the capital of Iraq?
The capital of Iraq is Baghdad.
- Official name
- Republic of Iraq
- Capital
- Baghdad
- Region
- Asia
- Subregion
- Western Asia
- Currency
- Iraqi dinar
- Languages
- Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani
- Land neighbours
- Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Türkiye
- Area
- 438,317 km²
- Landlocked
- No
- Calling code
- +964
- Internet domain
- .iq
Quick answers about Iraq
What currency is used in Iraq?
Iraq uses Iraqi dinar.
Where is Iraq?
Iraq is in Western Asia, within Asia.
What languages are spoken in Iraq?
The reference languages listed for Iraq are Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani.
Which countries border Iraq?
Iraq shares listed land borders with Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Türkiye.
Is Iraq landlocked?
No. Iraq is not landlocked.
States and provinces in Iraq
Sources and review
Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.