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Iraq requested to end the UN mission (UNAMI) by 2025, suggesting a desire for greater independence in handling internal affairs.

Iraq
[Ref: The New Arab]

Location of Iraq:

Middle East location ias toppers
[Ref: britannica]
  • Iraq is a federal parliamentary republic, divided into 18 governorates for local administration.
  • It is situated in the heart of the Middle East, Iraq shares borders with Turkey, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Syria.
  • The Tigris and Euphrates rivers, cradles of ancient Mesopotamian civilizations, are vital for agriculture and remain a source of regional tension due to shared water rights.
  • The Sinjar Mountains provide refuge for minority groups, while the Zagros Mountains along the Iranian border mark a natural geographic boundary.
  • Lake Razzaza, once a significant source of freshwater, is at risk of drying up, highlighting Iraq’s vulnerability to water scarcity.

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