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Iraq (pronounced /iːˈrɑːk/ or /ɪˈræk/, Arabic: العراق Al-Irāq), officially the Republic of Iraq (Arabic: جمهورية العراق (help·info) Jumhūrīyat Al-Irāq, Kurdish: كؤماری عێراق, Komara Îraqê) is a country in Western Asia spanning most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert. Iraq is bordered by Jordan to the west, Syria to the northwest, Turkey to the north, Iran to the east, and Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to the south. Iraq has a narrow section of coastline measuring 58 km (35 miles) on the northern Persian Gulf. The capital city, Baghdad is in the center-east of the country. Two major rivers, the Tigris and Euphrates, run through the center of Iraq, flowing from northwest to southeast. These provide Iraq with agriculturally capable land and contrast with the steppe and desert landscape that covers most of Western Asia. Historically, the territory comprising Iraq was known in Europe by the Greek toponym 'Mesopotamia' (Land between the rivers). Iraq has been home to continuous successive civilizations since the 6th millennium BC. The region between the Tigris and Euphrates r is identified as the cradle of civilization and the birthplace of writing and the wheel. Throughout its long history, Iraq has been the center of the Akkadian, Assyrian, Babylonian, Hellenistic, Parthian, Sassanid and Abbasid empires, and part of the Achaemenid, Roman, Rashidun, Umayyad, Mongol, Safavid, Afsharid, Ottoman and British empires. The Kingdom of Iraq was founded in 1932. Beginning with an invasion in 2003, Iraq came under military occupation by a multinational coalition of forces, ostensibly American and British. Sovereignty was transferred to the Iraqi Interim Government in June 2004. A new constitution was then approved by referendum and a new Government of Iraq was elected. As of September 2010, 50,000 US troops remain in the country. The full withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq is mandated by 31 December 2011. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License What should the benchmarks for success in Iraq be? Q. I don't like the fact that troops are in Iraq but I recognise we can't cut and run now the choice has been made. The problem I have is there is no way to know what success in Iraq looks like. It has never been quantified. Benchmarks would mean we would know what to look out for. It would mean that the Iraq War is not open ended and has specific goals. It would also mean that they would have to focus their efforts on meeting the benchmarks they have made public or they would face criticism. Until benchmarks are created many more troops will die in this endless war. Benchmarking will save lives and it needs to happen. The goals will eventually be reached and the public will see an end in sight for this disaster. More importantly… [cont.] Asked by Donnie2020 - Thu Jun 7 11:39:27 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. Well we won the war in a few days but becasue the United Nations does nothing that require their ambassadors to stop snorting crack and whores in New York City, we had to stay around to do nation buidling which sucks and we should not have to do. Why does this country tolerate the misuse of the UN building in NYC, it should be turned into a homeless shelter...oh thats right it is now. Answered by Tom W - Thu Jun 7 11:50:16 2007 How do we get international security forces in Iraq to help resolve the situation? Q. It seems to me the only chance Iraq has for stability is to have a substantial number of international security forces/troops present. Asked by neverstoptrying - Mon May 21 07:47:32 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. Many nations see it as "your mess, you clean it " The US was warned this would happen and they ignored the warning. There was strong opposition to the war from such nations that the US should have listened to that I can't see them changing their minds. Answered by Hman - Mon May 21 16:28:38 2007 How can I become a military contractor in Iraq?
Q. What kinds of jobs are available over there? Where can I find out what companies are doing contracting work in Iraq? What is the average salary? Any other info about this type of work would be appreciated as well, thanks. Asked by aubade_11 - Mon May 15 05:05:41 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments A. Check out Blackwater. My husband is Army and one of his buddies is over there now with Blackwater. They have already been deployed to Iraq before and he's making more money now than he did when he was fighting there. It's dangerous. If you're military, you'll understand the situation more thorough. Answered by SoulCandy - Mon May 15 13:59:48 2006 From Yahoo Answer Search: "iraq" IraqFrom Wikiquote Jump to: navigation, search IraqIraq is a country on the continent of Asia and in the Middle East. Iraq is a chunk carved out of the the Ottoman Caliphate after the latter's defeat in World War I. It became fully independent in 1932. Sourced
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