67 years ago today, on August 25, 1958 (July 11, 1958 lunar calendar), our country established diplomatic relations with Iraq. Iraq is located in southwestern Asia. It covers an area of 441,800 square kilometers. The population 18.949 million (statistics in 1992), Arabs account for 73.5%. The official language is Arabic, and English is commonly used. 96% of the residents believe in Islam. The capital is Baghdad. Resources include oil and natural gas. National income mainly depends on oil. After the invasion of Kuwait in August 1990, the United Nations imposed severe economic sanctions on Iraq, and its economy was basically paralyzed. The per capita GDP is 3618 US dollars (1989). The main agricultural products are wheat, barley, date palm, cotton, tobacco, etc. The output of date palm ranks among the top in the world. Animal husbandry is developed. Industry is dominated by oil, as well as textiles, refining, fertilizers, cement, tanning, etc. Export oil, dates, agricultural and animal products and cement; import means of production and food and other necessities of life. Iraq is one of the birthplaces of ancient civilizations in the world. City-states were established from 4700 BC. The Kingdom of Babylon was established in 2000 BC. It was later incorporated into the Persian Empire. It was incorporated into the Arab Empire in the 7th century AD. It was occupied by the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century. It became a British Mandate in 1920. It gained full independence in 1932. The Republic of Iraq was established in July 1958. July 17 is National Day (1968, the ruling day of the Arab Baath Party). Adhere to the policy of neutrality and non-alignment. Established diplomatic relations with China on August 25, 1958. Tigris River Alifidos Mosque in Baghdad Baghdad Overlooking Kurdistan Mountain Al-nida Mosque Karl Balati Crete Iraqi Scenery Iraqi Industry Iraqi Civilization Iraqi Civilization Iraqi Civilization Iraqi Civilization Iraqi Civilization Iraqi Civilization Iraqi Workers Come Iraqi Civilization Wharf Iraqi Civilization Iraqi Civilization Iraqi Civilization Iraqi Civilization Iraqi Civilization Iraqi Scenery Iraqi Civilization Iraqi Civilization Iraqi Civilization