Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Iraq facts

a. Fact 1 - Iraq is dominated by which 2 rivers?Tigris and Euprates
b. Fact 2 - Rocky deserts cover about what percent of the land? 40
c. Fact 3 - Are their protected natural areas in Iraq?no
d. Fact 4 - What species are at risk in Iraq?cheetahs, wild goats, and dudongs
e. Fact 5 - Describe "carp" fish.can grow up to 300 lbs.
f. Fact 6 - What's gone on in Iraq during the past 15 years?2 major wars
g. Fact 7 - What is Iraq's nickname?"cradle of civilization"
h. Fact 8 - Who established the first known system of laws?hammurabi
i. Fact 9 - When did Babylonian rule end?539 bc
j. Fact 10 - When did Iraq become an independent country?1932
k. Fact 11 - What happened to Saddam Hussein?he was executed
l. Fact 12 - True or False: Iraq is one of the most culturally diverse nations.true
m. Fact 13 - Today, how many Iraqis can read/write?40 percent
n. Fact 14 - When were Iraq's first democratic elections held?january 2005
o. Fact 15 - What does Iraq have the "world's second largest supply of"?oil
p. Fact 16 - What's the official name of Iraq? What is the capital city? How many people live there?Republic of Iraq,Baghdad,26,783,383
q. Fact 17 - What is Iraq's money called?New Iraq Dinar

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