Iraq-Geography

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Iraq's major geographical features can be divided into four main regions. 1- The west and southwest is mostly the Syrian Desert; it is very sparsely inhabited, with nomads occasionally passing through. 2- The upland between the upper Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, known as Al Jazira (the island) is mostly desert also. 3- The north and northeast is occupied by mountains ranging from 1,000-4,000 meters (3,000-13,000 feet). This region is home of the great oil fields and also to most Iraqi Kurds. 4- The plains surrounding the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers is a huge river delta of sorts. It will sometimes dry out in early winter and then be completely covered in water during the flood season (March through May). Other Info: Average Annual Rainfall: 10-17 cm. Natural Hazards: Duststorms, sandstorms, and floods²

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Sources: ¹´² "Geography of Iraq." __Wikipedia__. 1 May 2007 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_Iraq.