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Iraq is a country located in the Middle East, sharing its borders with Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria, Turkey, and Iran. It has an area of 437,072 km² and is home to more than 38 million people. The country is divided into 18 provinces (or governorates) and has a range of geographical features including mountains, plains, deserts and rivers. The Zagros Mountains are the most prominent mountain range in Iraq. They stretch from the north-western part of the country to the south-east and form part of the western border with Iran. The highest peak in this range is Mount Halgurd at 3607m above sea level. This mountain range also includes other peaks over 4000m in altitude such as Cheekha Dar (4058m) and Suleimaniyah (4003m). The Mesopotamian Plain covers much of Iraq’s central region and is bordered by the Euphrates River on one side and the Tigris River on the other. This plain contains several important cities such as Baghdad, Basra and Fallujah that are situated on its fertile lands which are ideal for agriculture due to their high water levels from both rivers. The Iraqi Desert occupies a large portion of western Iraq between Syria and Saudi Arabia. It covers an area of around 200000 sq km making it one of the largest deserts in Asia. This desert is mostly composed of sand dunes formed by wind erosion along with salt flats which have been formed due to evaporated lakes that were once present there. Iraq also has numerous rivers that traverse through its landscape such as Tigris River which originates from Turkey before flowing southwards into Iraq where it eventually meets up with Euphrates River near Basra city before draining into Shatt al-Arab near Kuwait City or Little Zab River which starts off at Iran’s Zagros Mountains before flowing through northern Iraq where it eventually drains into Tigris river near Mosul city in northern Iraq. Overall, Iraq’s geography consists of a diverse range ranging from mountains to deserts to plains with numerous rivers traversing through its landscape providing life for its inhabitants while serving as important waterways for trade between neighbouring countries making it an interesting place for tourists looking for adventure or relaxation away from it all! Check andyeducation for Iraq School and Education.