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Iraq
Iraq (Arabic: العراق Al-'Irāq, Kurdish: Êraqê) is a country in the Middle East (Asia) adjacent to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria, Turkey and Iran. The capital of Iraq, Baghdad (Baghdad). A number of major cities in Iraq: Basra, Mosul (Mosul), Arbil (Erbil), Najaf and Karbala.
Travel and tours to Iraq
Iraq is known for its vast desert plains with different mountain areas. Transport through the deserts happened mostly with dromedaries. In Iraq were many temples and palaces but because of the wars that have passed have lost many buildings in the country. In recent years, the country virtually inaccessible to tourists because of the war which is going on since 2003 (the fall of Saddam Hussein). In the relatively peaceful south of the country is trying to bring tourism back somewhat in motion by rebuilding historic buildings and hotels.
Official Name: Republic of Iraq
Continent: Asia
Surface: 438 317 km²
Capital: Bagdad (Baghdad)
Population: 31,129,225 inhabitants (2012)
Government: Federal republic
Highest point: 3,611 m (Cheekha Dar, Black Tent)
Distance (Amsterdam - Baghdad): 3,786 km
Flight Duration: approximately 5 hours and 20 minutes
Travel warning
Availability: advises against all travel to Iraq.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
April, May, September and October are the best months to travel to Iraq. This avoids the dry hot summer and mild to cold winter months.
Travel offer
At present there are no tour operators offering trips to Iraq. For individual travel components (hotels and plane tickets), please visit our travel offers page.
Weather and Climate
Iraq has a desert climate. In summer temperatures are around 30 to 50 degrees. In the winter months the temperatures are around 10 degrees. In the mountains it can freeze in the winter months.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Iraq, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Iraq, please visit Climate Info.
Language
Arabic is the official language in Iraq. In addition, there are small-scale English, Kurdish, Turkish and Assyrian spoken.
Want free translate to or from Arabic? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months visa.
A visa is required. These can be obtained from the Embassy of Iraq in The Hague.
Note: Your passport must not contain stamp of Israel.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
US Embassy in Iraq: CLICK HERE
Immunization (vaccination)
To retrieve a visit to Iraq is the recommended one or more vaccinations.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
Iraq is malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money and Money
Iraq is paid for with Iraqi Dinars (IQD).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Iraq can be found on our ATMs page.
Time Difference
During our summer time it is in Iraq one hour later.
During our winter time, it is in Iraq 2 hours later.
Local time, date, and time zone of Iraq, visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Iraq, you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner allows you to, from or within Iraq provide directions.
Electricity
In Iraq, you need an adapter in some cases.
More information about current plugs and sockets in Iraq can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: unknown
- Fire: unknown
- Ambulance: unknown
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news on Iraq can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Iraq visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites in Iraq ending in .iq.
Official website of Iraq parliament.iq.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Iraq is 00 964 or +964.
Would you call from Iraq to the Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of Iraq.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of photos from Iraq.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos from Iraq.
Holidays
An overview of all the holidays in Iraq, visit Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Iraq? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotel), restaurants and destinations in Iraq, plus photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Iraq?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who visited Iraq earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Iraq can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Iraq can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Iraq.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 18 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted blood alcohol level is 0.8.
- Tobacco: Buying and / or smoking at all ages.
- No smoking: No
- Homosexuality: Not allowed. Imprisonment or death penalty.
Did you know that…
... The left hand is considered unclean in Iraq?
... More than 140,000 Iraqis in the United States live?
... During the American invasion of Iraq, 4,500 American soldiers were killed?
... 97% of Iraqis are Muslim?
... The Iraqi economy largely about oil?
... Christians are not allowed to talk publicly about their faith?
Iraq is known for its vast desert plains with different mountain areas. Transport through the deserts happened mostly with dromedaries. In Iraq were many temples and palaces but because of the wars that have passed have lost many buildings in the country. In recent years, the country virtually inaccessible to tourists because of the war which is going on since 2003 (the fall of Saddam Hussein). In the relatively peaceful south of the country is trying to bring tourism back somewhat in motion by rebuilding historic buildings and hotels.
Official Name: Republic of Iraq
Continent: Asia
Surface: 438 317 km²
Capital: Bagdad (Baghdad)
Population: 31,129,225 inhabitants (2012)
Government: Federal republic
Highest point: 3,611 m (Cheekha Dar, Black Tent)
Distance (Amsterdam - Baghdad): 3,786 km
Flight Duration: approximately 5 hours and 20 minutes
Travel warning
Availability: advises against all travel to Iraq.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
April, May, September and October are the best months to travel to Iraq. This avoids the dry hot summer and mild to cold winter months.
Travel offer
At present there are no tour operators offering trips to Iraq. For individual travel components (hotels and plane tickets), please visit our travel offers page.
Weather and Climate
Iraq has a desert climate. In summer temperatures are around 30 to 50 degrees. In the winter months the temperatures are around 10 degrees. In the mountains it can freeze in the winter months.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Iraq, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Iraq, please visit Climate Info.
Language
Arabic is the official language in Iraq. In addition, there are small-scale English, Kurdish, Turkish and Assyrian spoken.
Want free translate to or from Arabic? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months visa.
A visa is required. These can be obtained from the Embassy of Iraq in The Hague.
Note: Your passport must not contain stamp of Israel.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
US Embassy in Iraq: CLICK HERE
Immunization (vaccination)
To retrieve a visit to Iraq is the recommended one or more vaccinations.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
Iraq is malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money and Money
Iraq is paid for with Iraqi Dinars (IQD).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Iraq can be found on our ATMs page.
Time Difference
During our summer time it is in Iraq one hour later.
During our winter time, it is in Iraq 2 hours later.
Local time, date, and time zone of Iraq, visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Iraq, you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner allows you to, from or within Iraq provide directions.
Electricity
In Iraq, you need an adapter in some cases.
More information about current plugs and sockets in Iraq can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: unknown
- Fire: unknown
- Ambulance: unknown
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news on Iraq can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Iraq visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites in Iraq ending in .iq.
Official website of Iraq parliament.iq.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Iraq is 00 964 or +964.
Would you call from Iraq to the Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of Iraq.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of photos from Iraq.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos from Iraq.
Holidays
An overview of all the holidays in Iraq, visit Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Iraq? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotel), restaurants and destinations in Iraq, plus photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Iraq?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who visited Iraq earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Iraq can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Iraq can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Iraq.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 18 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted blood alcohol level is 0.8.
- Tobacco: Buying and / or smoking at all ages.
- No smoking: No
- Homosexuality: Not allowed. Imprisonment or death penalty.
Did you know that…
... The left hand is considered unclean in Iraq?
... More than 140,000 Iraqis in the United States live?
... During the American invasion of Iraq, 4,500 American soldiers were killed?
... 97% of Iraqis are Muslim?
... The Iraqi economy largely about oil?
... Christians are not allowed to talk publicly about their faith?
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