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CURRENT AFFAIRS
RECENT NEWS FEBRUARY 4, 2005 Independent Panel Finds Mismanagement in United Nations Oil-for-Food Program FEBRUARY 2, 2005 Prime Minister Holds Meeting of Iraq's Main Political Parties FEBRUARY 1, 2005 Iraqi Elections Cause for Joy and Celebration JANUARY 18, 2005 Return of Cylindrical Seals to Iraqi Government |
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Population
As of July 2004, the Iraqi population stands at 25,374,691. About 75 percent of the population of Iraq is Arab. Kurds, dwelling in the highlands of northern Iraq constitute around 20% of the population. Smaller groups include Turkmens, Assyrians, Yazidis. In the rural areas of the country many of the people still live in tribal communities, leading a nomadic or semi nomadic existence and keeping herds of camels, horses, and sheep. Principal Cities Baghdad is the capital and largest city of Iraq. Other major cities include Al Basrah, the main seaport, and Mosul.
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