Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About Iraq

Illiterate

Before the Gulf War in 1991, and the U.N. sanctions, Iraq actually had some of the best schools and colleges in the Arab world. As it stands, only about 40% of Iraqis have the ability to read and write.

Illiterate

Nothing Like Democracy

Believe it or not, it took until January 2005 for Iraq to see their first democratic elections. The last time this occurred was more than 50 years prior.

Nothing Like Democracy