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[edit]
Wasit Governorate[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
Eastern Iraq has a Hot desert climate and is mostly grassy lowlands with some marshes in the southeast.[4]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ https://globaldatalab.org/shdi/shdi/
- ↑ http://en.people.cn/90777/7674537.html
- ↑ "Mike, Author at TechBar".
- ↑ USAID. "Climate Risk Profile: Iraq". Climatelinks. Retrieved 2019-08-10.
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