a republic in the Middle East in western Asia; the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia was in the area now known as Iraq
"Many historians study archaeological sites in Iraq to learn about the ancient civilization that once thrived there."
A country in the Middle East and Western Asia that borders on Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria, and Turkey, having Baghdad as its capital; modern Republic of Iraq (since 1958).
"After years of conflict, the people of Iraq finally began rebuilding their nation with international support."
The word Iraq is borrowed directly from the Arabic term al-ʕirāq. In its original usage, this name referred to the region itself.