what do you know about my country other than politics and wars? about its history,culture,people?

Answer 1

Iraq was historically known as Mesopotamia, which literally means "between the rivers" in Greek. This land was home to the world's first civilization, the Sumerian culture, followed by the Akkadian, Babylonian, and Assyrian cultures, whose influence extended into neighboring regions as early as 5000 BC. These civilizations produced the earliest writing and some of the first sciences, mathematics, laws and philosophies in the world, making the region the center of what is commonly called the "Cradle of Civilization". Ancient Mesopotamian civilization dominated other civilizations of its time.
In the sixth century BC, the region became a part of the Persian Empire under Cyrus the Great for nearly 4 centuries, before it was conquered by Alexander the Great and remained under Greek rule for nearly two centuries. A Central Asian tribe of Iranian peoples called Parthians then annexed the region, followed by the Sassanid Persians for 9 centuries, until the 7th century.
Beginning in the seventh century AD, Islam spread to what is now Iraq. The prophet Mohammed's cousin and son-in-law moved his capital to Kufa "fi al-Iraq" when he became the fourth caliph. The Umayyads ruling from Damascus in the 7th century ruled the province of Iraq.
Baghdad, the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate, was the leading city of the Arab and Muslim world for five centuries.

Answer 2

To be very honest, I don't know much--perhaps you can help cure my ignorance (which is at least 100% curable, all that's needed is knowledge!).

At least I know that not every part of Iraq is desert--there are mountains and other places where it's not the stereotypical miles and miles of sand! As for the people, I'd guess that most of them are pretty much like people anywhere else, concerned with what's going on in the present and the future that, they hope, will be better for their children and grandchildren.

The problem with war--any war--is really summed up simply: the people who start them are never the ones who have to fight them, no matter which side they're on.

Answer 3

I know that the people are good people. They have a sense of honor and passion that you don't find just anywhere. If you are a friend, you're family. If you are an enemy, you don't last long.

Your country is the cradle of civilization. The birthplace of Abraham, Nebacaneezer (sp), and the one place Jonah refused to go (Ninevah).

It's the beginning of my Bible and, by prophecy, the end as well.

I don't think anyone realizes how important your country is. That's why I want to do everything I can to help it.

I'm in Baghdad.

Answer 4

its got lots of sand.and that's about it.as about interested in your history as you are of mine.[England]oh and when you do ever get to the world cup your players dive all the time.oh and one more thing loads of your nationals keep coming here ,don't know why though we only got sand round the edges and the only camels you ll find are behind big fences.i have a question for you if you feel the urge email me.do you support our troops in Iraq and are you living there.

Answer 5

It was formed after WW1 by a woman outlining a new map for the recently destroyed ottoman empire.

Answer 6

unfortunately, the politics and war are too overwhelming to think about anything else. i hope we can see you in another light someday! good luck to you.

Answer 7

Joe Willy Neckbone says, " I don't know and do not care."