Iraq

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/iraq

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Iraq?West Asia, strategically positioned between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers
2. How many people live in Iraq?Exceeds 46 million inhabitants
3. How big is Iraq?438,317 square kilometers, making it the 58th largest country by area
4. What language do people speak in Iraq?Official languages are Arabic and Kurdish. Diverse regional languages are also spoken
5. What is Iraq known for in history?Iraq is called the cradle of civilization, where ancient peoples like the Sumerians invented writing, the wheel, and laws.
6. Why are the Tigris and Euphrates rivers important to Iraq?They give water to the fertile plains, helping people grow food and build cities.

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