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Hashemite Kingdom of Iraq
The Kingdom of Iraq was founded on 23 August 1921 under British influence after the Ottoman defeat in World War I, with Faisal I as king. It became formally independent in 1932. The monarchy was overthrown in the revolution of 1958.
Key facts
| Dates | 1921 – 1958 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Arabia & the Caliphates |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | Baghdad |
| Founder | Faisal I |
| Religion(s) | Islam, Christianity, Judaism |
Note on dates: Wikipedia's infobox counts the independent kingdom from 1932.
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