What is the capital of Iraq?
The capital of Iraq is Baghdad
Baghdad is the capital city and seat of government of Iraq, a country in Western Asia. Iraq uses the ISO codes IQ and IRQ, and its international dialling code is +964. The currency in use is the Iraqi dinar (IQD).
For the full profile of Iraq, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Iraq country page. The country has an estimated population of 47,020,774 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Iraq
- Capital: Baghdad
- Region: Western Asia
- Currency: Iraqi dinar (IQD)
- Calling code: +964
- Flag emoji: 🇮🇶
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Iraq?
The capital of Iraq is Baghdad.
Is Baghdad the largest city in Iraq?
Baghdad is the capital of Iraq and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Baghdad?
Baghdad, like the rest of Iraq, uses the Iraqi dinar (IQD, symbol ع.د).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.