Travel To Iraq | History And Documentary About Iraq In English | Adventures Tribe - video Dailymotion

Adventures Tribe

Travel To Iraq | History And Documentary About Iraq In English | Adventures Tribe  Iraq, officially the Republic of Iraq, is a West Asian country. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south, Turkey to the north, Iran to the east, the Persian Gulf and Kuwait to the southeast, Jordan to the southwest, and Syria to the west.  A federal parliamentary republic, Iraq is considered an emerging middle power. It is home to a diverse population, geography and wildlife. Most Iraqis are Muslim, while significant minorities include Christians, Zoroastrians, Mandaens, Yazidis, Yarsanism and Jews. Iraqis are ethnically diverse; mostly Arabs, as well as Kurds, Turkmen, Yazidis, Assyrians, Armenians, Domcs, Persians and Shabakis.  💡 Social Handles: ► Please Remember to Subscribe!/ https://www.youtube.com/@adventurestribe/ ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adventurestribe1.0/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventurestribe1.0/ ► Tiktok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@adventurestribe1 ►  Heylink: https://heylink.me/adventurestribe1.0/  🔔 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: adnan.qudoos1996@gmail.com  All Videos Credits: all rights go to the author, and “I do not own ************ Resources: https://www.videvo.net/ https://mixkit.co/ https://coverr.co/ https://www.vecteezy.com/ https://www.pexels.com/ https://pixabay.com/ Clock Work https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcH17WGIGJo  Arab Diaries https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiVJnWN2e3A  If you enjoy this video don’t forget to drop me a LIKE, COMMENT, and hit that SUBSCRIBE button for the latest travel videos. And remember to ring that notification BELL to be updated whenever I release a new video.   #travel #europe #city #vlog #cityscape #nature #travelguide #travelvlog #trending #viral #video #thingstodo #placestovisit #wales #welsh #unitedkingdom

Transcript

00:00a land of ancient history rich culture and untold stories from the ancient city of babylon to the

00:16historical treasures of baghdad iraq is a place where civilizations once flourished explore the

00:23majestic ruins of ur wander through bustling bazaars and experience the timeless beauty of

00:28mesopotamian landscapes iraq may be misunderstood but its cultural depth stunning architecture and

00:35vibrant traditions offer a unique journey into the past and present iraq is located in western

00:41asia bordered by kuwait to the southeast saudi arabia to the south jordan to the southwest syria

00:47to the west turkey to the north and iran to the east the capital city of iraq is baghdad which is

00:54also the largest city in the country iraq has a population of approximately 42 million people

01:00arabic and kurdish are the official languages of iraq with kurdish being predominantly spoken in

01:06the northern regions the currency used in iraq is the iraqi dinar iraq has a rich cultural history and

01:13is often referred to as the cradle of civilization due to its role in the development of early human

01:18societies particularly in the ancient mesopotamian region mesopotamia which is largely within modern

01:25day iraq was home to some of the world's earliest civilizations such as the sumerians akkadians

01:31babylonians and assyrians the tigris and euphrates rivers which flow through iraq are vital to the

01:38country's agriculture and water supply iraq has vast oil reserves making it one of the world's largest oil

01:45producers the country has an economy that is heavily dependent on oil exports which account

01:51for most of its revenue iraq's oil industry has faced challenges including damage to infrastructure

01:57political instability and international sanctions the country has a mixed economy with agriculture

02:03industry and services also contributing to gdp but oil remains the dominant sector

02:10iraq is divided into 18 governorates with baghdad being the center of political and economic activity

02:16the kurdish regional government governs the autonomous region in northern iraq where the

02:21majority of the kurdish population lives the official religion of iraq is islam with the majority of the

02:27population being muslim around 95 percent and the remainder of the population practicing christianity

02:34yezidism and other minority religions iraq is predominantly shia muslim with the majority of

02:40the population adhering to the shia branch of islam particularly in the south sunni islam is

02:46practiced by a significant minority especially in the central and western parts of the country

02:52the country is home to several holy sites for shia muslims including the cities of karbala and najaf

02:58which are important pilgrimage destinations iraq has a history of religious and ethnic diversity

03:04with significant populations of kurds arabs turkmen assyrians and other ethnic groups

03:11the country has suffered from years of political instability including the iran-iraq war 1980 to

03:18minus 1988 the gulf war 1990 to 1991 and the iraq war 2003 to 2011.

03:27iraq was ruled by saddam hussein from 1979 until he was overthrown by the us-led invasion in 2003.

03:35the iraq war 2003 to 2011 led to widespread destruction loss of life and the destabilization

03:43of the country with the rise of extremist groups like isis in 2014 isis took control of large parts

03:50of iraq including mosul but the country has since been working to reclaim territories

03:55iraq declared victory over isis in 2017 but the group continues to carry out sporadic attacks in

04:02some areas iraq has faced challenges in rebuilding its infrastructure including roads hospitals schools

04:09and other essential services the country's health care system has been severely impacted by decades of

04:15conflict with many hospitals lacking essential medical supplies and equipment iraq's education

04:21system is struggling with many schools damaged or destroyed during conflicts the country has a

04:27high literacy rate compared to other nations in the middle east but educational resources remain scarce

04:34iraq is a member of the united nations the arab league and the organization of islamic cooperation

04:40iraq's political system is a federal parliamentary republic with a president prime minister and parliament

04:46elected through democratic processes the country has faced challenges with political corruption and

04:52the lack of political stability since the fall of saddam hussein's regime iraq is divided into regions

04:58based on ethnic and sectarian lines which has contributed to ongoing political and social tensions

05:04the kurdish population in the north has long sought greater autonomy and independence leading to

05:10occasional conflicts with the central government in baghdad iraq has a number of ethnic and religious

05:16minorities including assyrians armenians yezidis and mandeans the iraq-iran war 1980 to 1988

05:25was one of the longest and bloodiest conflicts in the region causing the deaths of hundreds of thousands

05:30of people the country's oil wealth has been a source of both prosperity and conflict with different

05:36groups competing for control over the valuable resource barack is home to several unesco world

05:42heritage sites including the ancient city of babylon and the ancient assyrian city of nimrod

05:48the famous ziggurat of ur an ancient mesopotamian step pyramid is located in southern iraq and is one

05:54of the country's most important archaeological sites barack has a strong tradition of literature poetry and art

06:01with notable writers and poets such as the late khalil jabron barack has a rich culinary tradition with

06:08dishes such as kebabs hummus falafel and rice pilafs being popular traditional iraqi music is an important

06:15part of the culture with instruments like the oud tambourine and daf drum playing a central role

06:21iraqi carpets and textiles particularly from the kurdish region are highly regarded for their quality and

06:28intricate designs iraq has a predominantly arid climate with hot summers and mild winters and most

06:34of the country is covered by desert the country's agricultural sector is limited due to its arid

06:40climate but the fertile land along the tigris and euphrates rivers supports the cultivation of crops

06:45like wheat barley and dates iraq has significant water resources due to the tigris and euphrates rivers

06:53but water scarcity remains a growing concern due to regional disputes and climate change

06:58the country's infrastructure particularly in the energy sector has been significantly damaged due to

07:04decades of conflict leading to frequent power shortages iraq is a significant producer of dates

07:10and the country is one of the world's largest exporters of this fruit the country is honed to a large

07:15number of internally displaced persons due to ongoing conflict in the displacement caused by isis and other

07:21insurgent groups iraq's security situation remains fragile with occasional attacks by insurgent groups

07:28and tensions between different ethnic and sectarian groups despite these challenges iraq has made

07:34progress in rebuilding particularly in cities like baghdad basra and erbil though many regions remain

07:41unstable iraq has a large oil industry with the country being one of the top producers of oil in the world

07:48the country's oil reserves are estimated to be among the largest globally with most of the reserves

07:53located in the southern regions iraq exports a large portion of its oil to countries like china

07:59india and the united states though its oil industry has been severely impacted by international sanctions

08:05and conflict the government of iraq has attempted to diversify its economy by investing in sectors like

08:11agriculture tourism and technology but oil remains the dominant economic force iraq's banking sector is

08:19still in the early stages of development and many iraqis rely on informal financial systems iraq is heavily

08:26dependent on imports particularly for food and consumer goods as the country has limited domestic

08:31manufacturing iraq's transport system is underdeveloped with a lack of modern infrastructure

08:37for railways airports and roads the country's telecommunications sector has grown in recent

08:43years with more people gaining access to mobile phones and the internet the country has a youthful

08:49population with a large proportion of people under the age of 25 which presents both opportunities

08:55and challenges for economic growth iraq has made efforts to improve its energy sector

09:00with investments in renewable energy but the country continues to face electricity shortages

09:06the lack of water management and infrastructure has led to environmental degradation including

09:11desertification and the drying up of lakes and rivers the country's location at the crossroads

09:16of several civilizations has made it a center of trade culture and history for thousands of years

09:23iraq is home to several important religious sites including the holy cities of najaf and karbala

09:29which are significant for shia muslims iraq has a rich tradition of islamic architecture with

09:35historical sites such as the great mosque of samara and the al-askari shrine iraq's oil wealth has been

09:41a source of regional and international interest with various powers seeking to influence the country's

09:46politics iraq is an important player in the arab world and has been involved in regional organizations

09:52like the arab league and the organization of islamic cooperation the country's political landscape

09:58remains fragmented with various ethnic and sectarian groups vying for power and influence

10:04iraq's education system is improving with efforts to increase literacy rates and access to education

10:10for both men and women the healthcare system has made strides since the fall of saddam hussein

10:16but it still faces many challenges including a shortage of medical professionals and equipment

10:21the country has experienced a brain drain with many skilled professionals leaving iraq due to security

10:27concerns and limited job opportunities iraq's agricultural sector is in decline primarily due to poor

10:34water management and the impact of sanctions the government has been criticized for its handling of

10:40corruption human rights abuses and failure to provide basic services to the population the rise of isis and

10:47the subsequent war on terror led to a devastating toll on the iraqi population with thousands killed

10:52injured or displaced iraq has a history of cultural exchange with neighboring countries particularly in

10:59art literature and religion the country's ancient ruins and archaeological sites continue to attract

11:05researchers and historians interested in the history of mesopotamia iraq has a diverse media landscape

11:12although freedom of the press is limited and journalists often face threats and harassment

11:17iraq's film industry has seen a resurgence in recent years with iraqi filmmakers gaining international

11:23recognition for their work the country is working on rebuilding its tourism industry with efforts to

11:29promote historical and religious sites to attract visitors iraq faces many environmental challenges

11:35including air pollution deforestation and loss of biodiversity the future of iraq remains uncertain with

11:42ongoing political struggles economic challenges and security concerns but the country's rich history

11:48and resources provide hope for potential recovery thanks for watching don't forget to like share and

11:55subscribe for more incredible facts and insights about the world's most fascinating places see you in the next video

Travel To Iraq | History And Documentary About Iraq In English | Adventures Tribe

Category

Transcript

Recommended