Why in the news?

• Incumbent Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has
  scored a big win in general elections

Iraq

• Location: West Asia
• Capital: Baghdad
• Border Countries: Turkey, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria.
• Bordering Waterbodies: Persian Gulf
• Major River: Tigris, Euphrates
• Geographical Features: Zagros mountain range and eastern part of the Syrian Desert.
• Climate: Iraq has a hot arid climate with subtropical influence.
• International Groupings: Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.