Iraq Culture Research Paper

To be able to set aside one’s own personal thought and beliefs in order to fully comprehend those of another is what it truly means to be culturally aware. The insight available when we keep an open, understanding mind, could change every aspect of how we interact with foreign nations. In this essay I will study the Country and Culture of Iraq. I will start with the physical specifics of the area: the geographical location, terrain and climate. Then I will cover the people who make up this country: the language they speak, their ethnicities, religions, and their nationality. Finally, I will discuss major conflicts that have shaped Iraq and disputes between their Country and the United States of America. Before I explore the people that make up Iraq, I want to discuss the land itself. Iraq is located in the Middle East on the continent of Asia. Located between the Euphrates and Tigris rivers, this area is commonly referred to as the “Fertile Crescent”. However, with an annual rainfall of less than 10 inches, farming relies almost entirely on irrigation. Suitable farming land is only available on 13.12% of Iraq’s terrain (Iraqi Cultural Office, 2016). Iraq
We must always consider not only the geographical specifics of other countries but the cultural aspects as well. Knowing the ethnicities, religions, customs, and languages, of a specific area can ultimately aid us in how we interact with those within that culture. Also, we can never forget the history of not only our great nation but of other nations as well. This can be vital in understanding the cultures of others and their relationship with our own country. As Winston Churchill once said, “Those that fail to learn from history, are doomed to repeat it”. I believe that we could not only say that we must learn from history but that we should also learn from and about each