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Iraq
Iraq is located in the Middle East and well known for its oil wealth. Iraq is sharing its borders with Saudi Arabia, Syria, Iran, Kuwait and Turkey.
About Erbil: Hawler City (Erbil) is the oldest living city in the world, the capital of the Federal Kurdistan Region and about 350 km2 north of Baghdad . It lies on a rich fertile plain between two rivers, the Greater Zab and the Lesser Zab. Already in the 23rd century BC, the location was an important crossroads between East and West. Assyrians, Persians, Ottomans, and Arabs have all ruled he area at some point in time.
Opportunities in Erbil: Kurdistan, a fertile agricultural area with a good water supply offers growing opportunity in business, Aviation, logistics and Investments. Even though a summertime visitor to Erbil would find it hard to believe, Kurdistan is a fertile agricultural area with a good water supply. Rich in natural resources, it has significant natural gas reserves, gold, and deposits of valuable minerals such as beryllium, still under exploration.
A number of multinational oil companies are already operating here, and Kurdistan has some of the largest yet-to-be-explo482900 oil reserves in the world. An oil pipeline to the Turkish Black Sea coast is nearing completion, and I the south one find the oil terminal in Basra. Oil and gas exports to Europe and the rest of the rest of the world are a growing business.
Infrastructure throughout the region – roads, housing, and hotels – has been modernized during the last few years. Roads to the neighboring countries are good, but traffic is heavy and the need for air transport is growing. During the last four years, 14 billion dollars have been invested in buildings and infrastructure in Erbil.
Culture: With unrivalled natural environment and over 5,300-year’s history, Kurdistan is part of international cultural heritage. With unrivalled natural environment and over 5,300-year’s history, Kurdistan is part of international cultural heritage. People come to Kurdistan for historic places, pilgrimage, spars, and much more. The region has 60 well-known tourist attractions. (Bekhal) is the most famous place, (Solaf)and (Sarsang) are also a real must. Modern tourist attractions, including ski resorts located on the 3,500-metre mountain with icecap, golf course , state-of-the-art hotels and resorts, are coming up soon.
Currency: Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Languages: Kurdish, Arabic, Noe-Aramic
Largest Cities in Iraqi Kurdistan: Erbil, suleimani, Duhok, Zaxo, Rawanduz, Halabja, Semel, Ranya.
Major Industries: Oil, Agriculture and Tourism
Government: Parliamentary Republic
President: H.E. Massoud Barzani
Prime Minister: H.E. Barham Salih
Important Phone Numbers / Portals
Major Links
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraqi_Kurdistan
www.krg.org/
www.erbilairport.net
http://www.erbilfair.com/english/kurdistan%20eng.htm
http://www.kurdistaninvestment.org/Default.aspx?page=sitecontents&c=Kurdistan-History
http://www.kurdistaninvestment.org
http://www.investpromo.gov.iq/index.php?id=11
http://www.investpromo.gov.iq/index.php?id=12
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