Flag of Iraq (GIF)

The flag of Iraq (Arabic: علم العراق) is composed of three horizontal red, white, and black stripes with a green Takbeer text (Allahu akbar: Allah, the God, is the greatest) centered on the white strip. The red color symbolizes the courage and struggles of the nation. The black color represents the victory of the religion of Islam. The white symbolizes peace, tolerance, and the bright future of Iraq, and the green is associated with Islam. This flag design embodies Iraq's national identity, its historical and religious heritage, and its aspirations for peace, unity, and progress under the principles of Islam. The height-to-width ratio in the flag is 2:3, and the flag was adopted on January 22, 2008.

Proportion:	2:3
Adopted:	July 31, 1963 (original version), January 22, 2008 (current version)
Flag image:	Animated GIF (25 frames looped)
Flag emoji code:	🇮🇶

The coat of arms of Iraq on a waving white flag

The coat of arms of Iraq features a prominent gold-black eagle, known as the Saladin eagle, with outstretched wings and bearing a shield on its chest and perched on a golden band bearing the Arabic words "جمهورية العراق" (Jumhuriyet Al-`Iraq), which means "Republic of Iraq." The shield is adorned with the Iraqi flag. The Saladin eagle is associated with 20th-century pan-Arabism and symbolizes the country's historical and cultural ties to the broader Arab world. The use of the national flag on the shield underscores Iraq's sovereignty and national identity. This coat of arms reflects Iraq's historical and regional connections, as well as its commitment to its Arab heritage and independence.

The Iraq flag is waving on a flagpole rising from the globe.

Iraq, officially known as the Republic of Iraq, is a country in Western Asia. Its capital is Baghdad, and its population is about 41.18 million (2021). According to its land borders, it borders with Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Turkey.

The waving flag of Iraq with its coat of arms (unofficial)

The waving vertical flag of Iraq (Animated GIF)

COUNTRY PROFILE
Capital and largest city:	Baghdad
Other major cities:	Basra, Mosul
Official language:	Arabic
Region:	Western Asia
Ethnic groups:	75% Iraqi or Mesopotamian Arabs, 17% Kurds, 3% Turkmen, 2% Assyrians, 2% Persians, 1% Others
Religions:	95% Islam, 5% Christianity
Nationality name:	Iraqi
Area:	437,072 km² (168,754 sq mi)
Population:	41.18 million (2021)
Currency:	Iraqi dinar
Country codes:	IQ, IRQ (ISO 3166)
Internet Top-Level Domain:	.iq
Calling code:	+964