Eastern Iraq
Eastern Iraq consists of Diyala, Wasit, and Maysan Governorate.
It borders Iran and makes up the majority of the Iran-Iraq border.
The major cities are Kut, Amarah, and Baqubah.
Demographics
Wasit Governorate
The population is about 1,500,000. The majority ethnic group are Arabs. The marshes have traditionally been home to many Marsh Arabs. The Badra District is populated by Feyli Kurds. A small Lurish community exists east of Kut. The majority religion in Wasit is Shia Islam.[1]
Diyala Governorate
Diyala is a diverse governorate, consisting of Sunni Arabs, Shia Arabs, Sunni Kurds, Shia Kurds, Sunni Turkmen, and Shia Turkmen.
Feyli Kurds make up 32% of Diyala, Sunni Kurds make up 3%, Sunni Turkmen make up 6%, Shia Turkmen make up 1%, Sunni Arabs make up 50%, and Shia Arabs make up 8%.[2]
Maysan Governorate
Maysan Governorate has a Shia Arab majority and a small population of Mandeans and Christians. It is covered in the south by many Mesopotamian Marshes, and has traditionally been home to many Marsh Arabs.[3]
Geography and climate
Eastern Iraq has a Hot desert climate and is mostly grassy lowlands with some marshes in the southeast.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ https://globaldatalab.org/shdi/shdi/
- ↑ http://en.people.cn/90777/7674537.html
- ↑ "Mike, Author at TechBar".
- ↑ USAID. "Climate Risk Profile: Iraq". Climatelinks. Archived from the original on 2021-12-31. Retrieved 2019-08-10.
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