Iraq is a federal parliamentary republic with a population exceeding 46.5 million. It contains river valleys, arid deserts, and fertile plains along the Tigris and Euphrates. The economy is partially industrialised and highly oil-dependent with a nominal GDP surpassing $279 billion. Crude oil is the major export, while imports consist of machinery, foodstuffs, and manufactured goods.

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