The Republic of Iraq, commonly referred to as Iraq, is a country in the Middle East; surrounded by mountain ranges and desert. The origin of its name, Iraq, is widely believed to have come from the Aramaic language, literally translated as “the land along the banks of rivers”. In reality, Iraq mainly consists of desert and rivers. Two of which, the area in between is fertile; Euphrates and Tigris.
The history of Iraq dates back to the Ancient Mesopotamian era (around 5000 B.C) and was home to the world’s first known civilization, the Sumerian culture, followed by many others. Despite the amazing history Iraq has, however, in this present day, they are more often recalled as the country which America had invaded in March 2003. Apparently, a conflict was spewed between Iraq and the U.S in belief that the prior country was a threat to the afore; distinction was made and declared yet the matter is still a controversial topic among modern day citizens.
Following the invasion, studies of the war casualties were conducted and resulted in a report of more than half a million civilian deaths. However, it is possible that the report was exaggerated. Nevertheless, a life of poverty is almost a certainty for the survivors. In sum for what I have to say of Iraq, I believe that it is ironic to see how much this once great country has fallen.
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