Iraq » Key Facts
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In the northern region known as Iraqi Kurdistan, many people, especially younger Kurds, will speak only Kurdish with no Arabic. Although, English is widely spoken in towns.
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Social conventions in Iraqi Kurdistan are more flexible. This northern region of Iraq has been semi-autonomous since 1991. Many women wear western fashions and no headscarves.
Photography: There is a need for extreme caution when photographing anything of a sensitive nature. This includes photographs of local people (the Muslim religion does not allow the representation of human or animal images in any form); and, most importantly, any government installations, buildings or indeed anything else that may be considered off-limits to visitors. If in any doubt, do not take a photo.
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Recent History
Since 2006 Mr Maliki has become increasingly popular with Iraqis. His tough stance in 2008 during negotiations with the United States over security agreements was popular within Iraq and Washington agreed to pull all US troops out of Iraq by the end of 2011. Since then, the Obama administration has set a new date for withdrawal as the end of August 2010. Mr Maliki was also given credit for successful security operations against Shia militias in Baghdad and around Basra in the south.
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