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This category is for the listing of English language sites about Iraq only.

Sites relating to more than one country, should be submitted to the appropriate category of the Middle East.

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  • Only sites that have an English version will be accepted.
  • The submitted title should match the name of the organization or entity. The description should be factual, without hype or promotional language. Don't use Excessive Capitalization or ALL CAPS.
  • Submit to the most appropriate sub-category when possible. Compare existing listings for best results.

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Background: Formerly part of the Ottoman Empire, Iraq became an independent kingdom in 1932. A "republic" was proclaimed in 1958, but in actuality a series of military strongmen have ruled the country since then, the latest being SADDAM Husayn. Territorial disputes with Iran led to an inconclusive and costly eight-year war (1980-1988). In August 1990 Iraq seized Kuwait, but was expelled by US-led, UN coalition forces during January-February 1991. The victors did not occupy Iraq, however, thus allowing the regime to stay in control. Following Kuwait's liberation, the UN Security Council (UNSC) required Iraq to scrap all weapons of mass destruction and long-range missiles and to allow UN verification inspections. UN trade sanctions remain in effect due to incomplete Iraqi compliance with relevant UNSC resolutions.

Geography

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Location: Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf, between Iran and Kuwait

Geographic coordinates: 33 00 N, 44 00 E

Map references: Middle East

Area:
total: 437,072 sq km
land: 432,162 sq km
water: 4,910 sq km

Area - comparative: slightly more than twice the size of Idaho

Land boundaries:
total: 3,631 km
border countries: Iran 1,458 km, Jordan 181 km, Kuwait 242 km, Saudi Arabia 814 km, Syria 605 km, Turkey 331 km

Coastline: 58 km

Maritime claims:
continental shelf: not specified
territorial sea: 12 nm

Climate: mostly desert; mild to cool winters with dry, hot, cloudless summers; northern mountainous regions along Iranian and Turkish borders experience cold winters with occasionally heavy snows that melt in early spring, sometimes causing extensive flooding in central and southern Iraq

Terrain: mostly broad plains; reedy marshes along Iranian border in south with large flooded areas; mountains along borders with Iran and Turkey

Source: CIA World Fact Book

Arts and Entertainment

This category is for the listing of English language sites about Iraq only.

Please submit to the most applicable locality, if listed.

If the locality of your site is not listed, or if it is applicable to two or more localities, please submit here.

Sites relating to more than one country, should be submitted to the appropriate category of the Middle East.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  • This category is reserved for sites based in, or about, Iraq only.
  • Only sites that have an English version will be accepted.
  • The submitted title should match the name of the organization or entity. The description should be factual, without hype or promotional language. Don't use Excessive Capitalization or ALL CAPS.
  • Submit to the most appropriate sub-category when possible. Compare existing listings for best results.

Submitting your site to the wrong category could delay your site's addition to the directory.

Find links to sites for or about artistic, cultural, and entertainment activities, events, institutions, and organizations. Subjects may include theatre, fine and visual arts, music, literature, and architecture.

Business and Economy

This category is for the listing of English language sites about Iraq only.

Please submit to the most applicable locality, if listed.

If the locality of your site is not listed, or if it is applicable to two or more localities, please submit here.

Sites relating to more than one country, should be submitted to the appropriate category of the Middle East.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  • This category is reserved for sites based in, or about, Iraq only.
  • Only sites that have an English version will be accepted.
  • The submitted title should match the name of the organization or entity. The description should be factual, without hype or promotional language. Don't use Excessive Capitalization or ALL CAPS.
  • Submit to the most appropriate sub-category when possible. Compare existing listings for best results.

Submitting your site to the wrong category could delay your site's addition to the directory.

This category contains links to sites of businesses located within or about Iraq.

Education

This category is for the listing of English language sites about Iraq only.

Please submit to the most applicable locality, if listed.

If the locality of your site is not listed, or if it is applicable to two or more localities, please submit here.

Sites relating to more than one country, should be submitted to the appropriate category of the Middle East.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  • This category is reserved for sites based in, or about, Iraq only.
  • Only sites that have an English version will be accepted.
  • The submitted title should match the name of the organization or entity. The description should be factual, without hype or promotional language. Don't use Excessive Capitalization or ALL CAPS.
  • Submit to the most appropriate sub-category when possible. Compare existing listings for best results.

Submitting your site to the wrong category could delay your site's addition to the directory.

Includes local educational institutions, programs and opportunities; as well as other location specific educational resources.

Government

This category is for the listing of English language sites about Iraq only.

Please submit to the most applicable locality, if listed.

If the locality of your site is not listed, or if it is applicable to two or more localities, please submit here.

Sites relating to more than one country, should be submitted to the appropriate category of the Middle East.

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  • This category is reserved for sites based in, or about, Iraq only.
  • Only sites that have an English version will be accepted.
  • The submitted title should match the name of the organization or entity. The description should be factual, without hype or promotional language. Don't use Excessive Capitalization or ALL CAPS.
  • Submit to the most appropriate sub-category when possible. Compare existing listings for best results.

Submitting your site to the wrong category could delay your site's addition to the directory.

Includes regional government, law and military information (e.g. Branches of Government, Law, Military, Taxes).

Guides and Directories

This category is for the listing of English language sites about Iraq only.

Please submit to the most applicable locality, if listed.

If the locality of your site is not listed, or if it is applicable to two or more localities, please submit here.

Sites relating to more than one country, should be submitted to the appropriate category of the Middle East.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  • This category is reserved for sites based in, or about, Iraq only.
  • Only sites that have an English version will be accepted.
  • The submitted title should match the name of the organization or entity. The description should be factual, without hype or promotional language. Don't use Excessive Capitalization or ALL CAPS.
  • Submit to the most appropriate sub-category when possible. Compare existing listings for best results.

Submitting your site to the wrong category could delay your site's addition to the directory.

Includes general interest online guides and directories specific to Syria. Those that are specific to a particular topic should instead be placed within the appropriate topic subcategory within the region.

Health

This category is for the listing of English language sites about Iraq only.

Please submit to the most applicable locality, if listed.

If the locality of your site is not listed, or if it is applicable to two or more localities, please submit here.

Sites relating to more than one country, should be submitted to the appropriate category of the Middle East.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  • This category is reserved for sites based in, or about, Iraq only.
  • Only sites that have an English version will be accepted.
  • The submitted title should match the name of the organization or entity. The description should be factual, without hype or promotional language. Don't use Excessive Capitalization or ALL CAPS.
  • Submit to the most appropriate sub-category when possible. Compare existing listings for best results.

Submitting your site to the wrong category could delay your site's addition to the directory.

Find sites related to human health and wellness, as well as medical resources for Syria. Topics may include health care providers, conditions, treatments, mental health, fitness, and long term care.

Localities

Please submit English language sites to the appropriate locality.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  • Please submit to the appropriate locality. If your site concerns two or more locations, please submit to the appropriate category of Iraq
  • If your location is not listed, please submit to the appropriate category of Iraq
  • Location should be readily apparent on the site. The service area should also be apparent when applicable.
  • Submitted title should match the name of the organization or entity. The description should be factual. Don't Use Excessive Capitalization or ALL CAPS.
  • Submit to the most appropriate sub-category when possible. Compare existing listings for best results.

This section of the ODP is for sites related to Iraq. Only sites that have an English version will be accepted.

Submitting your site to the wrong category could delay your site's addition to the directory.

This is an index page only. Please submit your site to the appropriate locality.

Maps and Views

This category is for the listing of English language sites about Iraq only.

Please submit to the most applicable locality, if listed.

If the locality of your site is not listed, or if it is applicable to two or more localities, please submit here.

Sites relating to more than one country, should be submitted to the appropriate category of the Middle East.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  • This category is reserved for sites based in, or about, Iraq only.
  • Only sites that have an English version will be accepted.
  • The submitted title should match the name of the organization or entity. The description should be factual, without hype or promotional language. Don't use Excessive Capitalization or ALL CAPS.
  • Submit to the most appropriate sub-category when possible. Compare existing listings for best results.

Submitting your site to the wrong category could delay your site's addition to the directory.

Includes links to maps, photograph sites, live web cams, satellite imagery ... any visual representation of the area.

News and Media

This category is for the listing of English language sites about Iraq only.

Please submit to the most applicable locality, if listed.

If the locality of your site is not listed, or if it is applicable to two or more localities, please submit here.

Sites relating to more than one country, should be submitted to the appropriate category of the Middle East.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  • This category is reserved for sites based in, or about, Iraq only.
  • Only sites that have an English version will be accepted.
  • The submitted title should match the name of the organization or entity. The description should be factual, without hype or promotional language. Don't use Excessive Capitalization or ALL CAPS.
  • Submit to the most appropriate sub-category when possible. Compare existing listings for best results.

Submitting your site to the wrong category could delay your site's addition to the directory.

Includes news and media sites specific to Iraq (e.g. Magazines, Newspapers, Radio, Television).

Recreation and Sports

This category is for the listing of English language sites about Iraq only.

Please submit to the most applicable locality, if listed.

If the locality of your site is not listed, or if it is applicable to two or more localities, please submit here.

Sites relating to more than one country, should be submitted to the appropriate category of the Middle East.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  • This category is reserved for sites based in, or about, Iraq only.
  • Only sites that have an English version will be accepted.
  • The submitted title should match the name of the organization or entity. The description should be factual, without hype or promotional language. Don't use Excessive Capitalization or ALL CAPS.
  • Submit to the most appropriate sub-category when possible. Compare existing listings for best results.

Submitting your site to the wrong category could delay your site's addition to the directory.

Includes hobbies, sports, and recreational activities specific to the region; including local amateur and professional sports teams and their booster/supporter clubs, local recreation organizations and clubs. Topics might include fishing, gardening, baseball, chess, hiking, or other recreational activities.

Science and Environment

This category is for the listing of English language sites about Iraq only.

Please submit to the most applicable locality, if listed.

If the locality of your site is not listed, or if it is applicable to two or more localities, please submit here.

Sites relating to more than one country, should be submitted to the appropriate category of the Middle East.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  • This category is reserved for sites based in, or about, Iraq only.
  • Only sites that have an English version will be accepted.
  • The submitted title should match the name of the organization or entity. The description should be factual, without hype or promotional language. Don't use Excessive Capitalization or ALL CAPS.
  • Submit to the most appropriate sub-category when possible. Compare existing listings for best results.

Submitting your site to the wrong category could delay your site's addition to the directory.

Includes information about Iraq's natural environment as well as scientific activities specific to the country.

Society and Culture

This category is for the listing of English language sites about Iraq only.

Please submit to the most applicable locality, if listed.

If the locality of your site is not listed, or if it is applicable to two or more localities, please submit here.

Sites relating to more than one country, should be submitted to the appropriate category of the Middle East.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  • This category is reserved for sites based in, or about, Iraq only.
  • Only sites that have an English version will be accepted.
  • The submitted title should match the name of the organization or entity. The description should be factual, without hype or promotional language. Don't use Excessive Capitalization or ALL CAPS.
  • Submit to the most appropriate sub-category when possible. Compare existing listings for best results.

Submitting your site to the wrong category could delay your site's addition to the directory.

This category is for sites that reflect the make up of the region's community. This includes religious, civic, and historical sites, as well as personal pages pertaining to the region.

Transportation

This category is for the listing of English language sites about Iraq only.

Please submit to the most applicable locality, if listed.

If the locality of your site is not listed, or if it is applicable to two or more localities, please submit here.

Sites relating to more than one country, should be submitted to the appropriate category of the Middle East.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  • This category is reserved for sites based in, or about, Iraq only.
  • Only sites that have an English version will be accepted.
  • The submitted title should match the name of the organization or entity. The description should be factual, without hype or promotional language. Don't use Excessive Capitalization or ALL CAPS.
  • Submit to the most appropriate sub-category when possible. Compare existing listings for best results.

Submitting your site to the wrong category could delay your site's addition to the directory.

Includes area transportation resources for those traveling to, from, and within Syria.

Travel and Tourism

This category is for the listing of English language sites about Iraq only.

Please submit to the most applicable locality, if listed.

If the locality of your site is not listed, or if it is applicable to two or more localities, please submit here.

Sites relating to more than one country, should be submitted to the appropriate category of the Middle East.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  • This category is reserved for sites based in, or about, Iraq only.
  • Only sites that have an English version will be accepted.
  • The submitted title should match the name of the organization or entity. The description should be factual, without hype or promotional language. Don't use Excessive Capitalization or ALL CAPS.
  • Submit to the most appropriate sub-category when possible. Compare existing listings for best results.

Submitting your site to the wrong category could delay your site's addition to the directory.

This category lists sites pertaining to the tourism industry throughout Iraq.

Weather

This category is for the listing of English language sites about Iraq only.

Please submit to the most applicable locality, if listed.

If the locality of your site is not listed, or if it is applicable to two or more localities, please submit here.

Sites relating to more than one country, should be submitted to the appropriate category of the Middle East.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  • This category is reserved for sites based in, or about, Iraq only.
  • Only sites that have an English version will be accepted.
  • The submitted title should match the name of the organization or entity. The description should be factual, without hype or promotional language. Don't use Excessive Capitalization or ALL CAPS.
  • Submit to the most appropriate sub-category when possible. Compare existing listings for best results.

Submitting your site to the wrong category could delay your site's addition to the directory.

Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a given time and place, with respect to variables such as temperature, moisture, wind velocity, and barometric pressure.

The category includes all weather-related sites for the region; topics might include allergy and smog alerts, disaster warnings, weather disasters, and ultraviolet forecasts.

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