GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS

Iraq

Iraq centres on the Tigris–Euphrates lowlands, with mountains toward the north and east and arid plateau country toward the west. Baghdad lies on the Tigris.

Fast Facts

  • Mosul and Tikrit are associated with the Tigris corridor.
  • Erbil and Kirkuk lie in the northern interior and foothill region.
  • The rivers meet in southern Iraq to form the Shatt al-Arab.
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