What is the Capital of Iraq?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Iraq is Baghdad. Iraq is located in Western Asia, Asia, with a population of 46,118,793. The official currency is the Iraqi dinar and the primary language spoken is Arabic.
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Baghdad at a glance
| Capital city | Baghdad |
|---|---|
| Country | Iraq (Republic of Iraq) |
| Region | Western Asia, Asia |
| Country population | 46,118,793 (34th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+03:00 |
| Currency | Iraqi dinar (IQD) |
| Calling code | +964 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Iraq
- Tehran, capital of Iran
- Amman, capital of Jordan
- Kuwait City, capital of Kuwait
- Riyadh, capital of Saudi Arabia
- Damascus, capital of Syria
- Ankara, capital of Turkey
Iraq in context
- Iraq covers 438,317 km², making it the 58th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 105 people per km² ranks 84th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 6 countries: Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey.
- With 46,118,793 people, Iraq holds about 15.3% of the population of Western Asia.
- That is roughly 1.0% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- With 3 official languages, Iraq has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- Iraq is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Iraq — FAQ
What is the capital of Iraq?
The capital of Iraq is Baghdad.
Is Baghdad the largest city in Iraq?
Yes — Baghdad is both the capital and the largest city of Iraq.
What country is Baghdad in?
Baghdad is the capital city of Iraq.
What continent is Baghdad in?
Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, is located in Asia.
Is Baghdad the capital of Iraq?
Yes — Baghdad is the capital of Iraq (official name: Republic of Iraq).
Baghdad is the capital of which country?
Baghdad is the capital of Iraq, in Western Asia.
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