What is another word for Republic Of Iraq?
Pronunciation: [ɹɪpˈʌblɪk ɒv ɪɹˈak] (IPA) 
The Republic of Iraq is a sovereign country located in Western Asia. It is also known as the Iraqi Republic, the State of Iraq, or simply Iraq. Many people refer to the country as Mesopotamia, which is the historical region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Other synonyms for Iraq are the Land of Two Rivers, the Fertile Crescent, or the Cradle of Civilization. Some people associate Iraq with the Babylonian, Assyrian, or Sumerian empires that once ruled the area. However, since Iraq became an independent country in 1932, it has developed its own unique culture, language, and identity.
