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[3] [7] The border was then demarcated on the ground in 1927. [3] Generally cordial, relations between Iraq and Turkey became strained following the Gulf War (1990–91); this resulted in an autonomous Kurdish area being established in northern Iraq which provided sanctuary for Kurdish guerrillas operating in the south-east Turkey. [8]
Overview map of Iraq Topography of Iraq. The geography of Iraq is diverse and falls into five main regions: the desert (west of the Euphrates), Upper Mesopotamia (between the upper Tigris and Euphrates rivers), the northern highlands of Iraq, Lower Mesopotamia, and the alluvial plain extending from around Tikrit to the Persian Gulf.
The location of Iraq An enlargeable map of Iraq. The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Iraq: Iraq – sovereign country located in Western Asia. [1] It spans most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert. [2]
Map of the Iran–Iraq border. The Iran–Iraq border runs for 1,599 km (994 mi) from the tripoint with Turkey in the north down to the Shatt al-Arab (known as Arvand Rud in Iran) waterway and out to the Persian Gulf in the south. [1] Although the boundary was first determined in 1639, certain disputes continue, particularly surrounding ...
The Iraq-Saudi border, as commonly depicted prior to 1991. Historically there was no clearly defined boundary in this part of the Arabian peninsula; at the start of the 20th century the Ottoman Empire controlled what is now Iraq, with areas further south consisting of loosely organised Arab groupings, occasionally forming emirates, most prominent of which was the Emirate of Nejd and Hasa ruled ...
Pages in category "Borders of Iraq" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. I. Iran–Iraq border;
Map of the Iraq-Syria border. The Iraqi–Syrian border is the border between Syria and Iraq and runs for a total length of 599 km (372 mi) across Upper Mesopotamia and the Syrian desert, from the tripoint with Jordan in the south-west to the tripoint with Turkey in the north-east.
Info This map is part of a series of location maps with unified standards: SVG as file format, standardised colours and name scheme. The boundaries on these maps always show the de facto situation and do not imply any endorsement or acceptance.