culture   Iraq
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Concepts (65) • kurdistan (1) • mesopotamian arabic (1) • george bush (1) • iraqi (1) • marriage (1) • military vehicles (1) • soldiers (1) • veteran (1) • ancient city (1) • canal system (1) • drones (1) • financial regulations (1) • grenade (1) • lavash (1) • oil industry (1) • ancient ruins (1) • apologies (1) • areca nut chewing (1) • assyria (1) • azadari (1) beef consumption (1) • celebrating easter (1) • community cooperation in farming (1) • date fruit consumption (1) • defense budget (1) • drinking habits (1) • extended family (1) • gender participation (1) • go for jog (1) • gulf war (1) • historical documents (1) • history and architecture (1) • housing structures (1) • humvee (1) • ibn abi talib (1) • irrigation systems (1) • language dialects (1) • legalized gambling (1) • m16 rifle (1) • mars exploration (1) • mosul (1) • muharram rituals (1) • oil exploration (1) • oil pipeline (1) • perception of enemy (1) • prayer rituals (1) • religious beliefs (1) • religious diversity (1) • religious practices (1) • role of women (1) • sistani (1) • snipers (1) • taking pictures (1) • tattoos and body art (1) • topography (1) • trust in law enforcement (1) • use of force (1) • use of terrain (1) • war memorials (1) • watermen (1) • waterways (1) • weaponry (1) • women's clothing (1) • yachting (1) • yazidi (1) • more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 kurdistan Iraq Kurdistan in Iraq is a politically sensitive and contested region with a significant Kurdish population and cultural identity. 6
2 mesopotamian arabic Iraq Mesopotamian Arabic is integral to the cultural identity of Iraq and Syria and widely spoken in these countries. 5
3 george bush Iraq George Bush's involvement in the Iraq War is a controversial and significant aspect in the region's culture. 4
4 iraqi Iraq In Iraqi culture, hospitality and generosity are highly valued, with guests often offered food and drinks as a sign of respect. 4
5 marriage Iraq In Iraq, arranged marriages and a young marriage age are prevalent cultural practices. 3
6 military vehicles Iraq The use of military vehicles in Iraq is deeply entrenched in the country's history of warfare and ongoing conflicts. 3
7 soldiers Iraq Foreign soldiers in Iraq are viewed with suspicion and animosity due to historical conflicts in the country. 3
8 veteran Iraq Iraqi veterans often face social stigma and lack recognition and support within their culture. 3
9 ancient city Iraq Ancient cities in Iraq, such as Thebes and Babylon, are symbols of power and grandeur. 2
10 canal system Iraq The canal system is vital for water transport, trade, agriculture, and distribution in Iraq. 2
11 drones Iraq Drones are frequently used in Iraq for military surveillance and air strikes. 2
12 financial regulations Iraq Iraq faces challenges in ensuring financial security due to ineffective financial regulations. 2
13 grenade Iraq Grenade attacks are common in Iraq due to conflicts, endangering civilians and military personnel. 2
14 lavash Iraq Lavash is an essential part of everyday meals in Iraq and the Middle Eastern region. 2
15 oil industry Iraq The oil industry in Iraq is vital for infrastructure and economic growth, but is also vulnerable to market volatility and international sanctions. 2
16 ancient ruins Iraq Ancient ruins in Iraq represent the ancient Persian and Mesopotamian civilizations. 1
17 apologies Iraq In Iraq, sincere verbal apologies are common to demonstrate remorse. 1
18 areca nut chewing Iraq Areca nut chewing is a socially accepted and commonly practiced custom in Iraq, often offered as a sign of hospitality. 1
19 assyria Iraq The ancient Assyrian empire was located in present-day Iraq. 1
20 azadari Iraq Azadari is a common practice in Iraqi culture during the month of Muharram, including processions and mourning ceremonies. 1
21 beef consumption Iraq In Iraq, cultural, historical, and religious factors contribute to limited beef consumption due to the high esteem for cows and its rarity in traditional cuisine. 1
22 celebrating easter Iraq Easter in Iraq is celebrated with special church services, family gatherings, and traditional Middle Eastern dishes. 1
23 community cooperation in farming Iraq Iraq has a strong tradition of community-based agricultural work, including shared water management and date palm cultivation. 1
24 date fruit consumption Iraq Date fruit consumption is a common social custom in Iraq, often being served with tea. 1
25 defense budget Iraq Iraq allocates a substantial portion of its national budget to defense in order to counter regional security threats and maintain military strength. 1
26 drinking habits Iraq In Iraq, alcohol consumption is low due to religious and cultural reasons, and public drinking is rare. 1
27 extended family Iraq In Iraq, the concept of extended family is highly valued, with an expectation of close involvement and support among relatives. 1
28 gender participation Iraq In Iraq, traditional gender norms may hinder women's participation in the workforce and in leadership roles. 1
29 go for jog Iraq In Iraq, going for a jog is uncommon due to cultural norms around modesty and gender segregation. 1
30 gulf war Iraq The Gulf War was a conflict between Iraq and Kuwait, stemming from territorial and historical factors. 1
31 historical documents Iraq Ancient papyrus scrolls and cuneiform tablets can be found in archaeological sites in Iraq. 1
32 history and architecture Iraq Rich ancient history and monumental architecture are central to Iraq's cultural identity. 1
33 housing structures Iraq Traditional mud brick or adobe houses are prevalent in Iraq due to the hot, dry climate. 1
34 humvee Iraq Humvee is seen as a symbol of US military presence and conflict in Iraq, often associated with invasion and occupation. 1
35 ibn abi talib Iraq Ibn Abi Talib is a central figure in Shia Islam, particularly in Iran and Iraq. 1
36 irrigation systems Iraq Irrigation systems are essential for agriculture in Iraq and have been refined over centuries for effective water management. 1
37 language dialects Iraq Iraq has distinct regional dialects of the Persian and Arabic languages influenced by culture, history, and tribes, each with unique lexical and phonological characteristics. 1
38 legalized gambling Iraq Legalized gambling is considered immoral and disruptive to societal harmony in Iraq and is condemned by religious and cultural authorities. 1
39 m16 rifle Iraq The M16 rifle is often associated with conflict and war in Iraqi culture due to its historical use in these countries. 1
40 mars exploration Iraq Iraqi culture has not yet launched missions to explore Mars. 1
41 mosul Iraq Mosul is an ancient city in Iraq with a diverse population and a significant historical importance. 1
42 muharram rituals Iraq Muharram rituals in Iraq include taziyah, chest beating, and lamentation processions. 1
43 oil exploration Iraq The oil exploration in Iraq has significant political and social implications due to historical and current conflicts over oil resources. 1
44 oil pipeline Iraq Iraq's oil pipeline is often sabotaged and stolen from, resulting in environmental harm and financial losses. 1
45 perception of enemy Iraq The perception of the enemy in Iraqi culture is influenced by historical conflicts, religious divides, and regional power dynamics. 1
46 prayer rituals Iraq In Iraq, prayer rituals are a communal activity strongly tied to Islamic traditions, often conducted in mosques. 1
47 religious beliefs Iraq Religious diversity in Iraq may lead to tensions and conflicts due to competition for influence and resources among different faiths. 1
48 religious diversity Iraq Iraq faces challenges with religious diversity due to sectarian strife and discrimination, which impact social harmony. 1
49 religious practices Iraq In Iraq, religious practices, including fasting during Ramadan and daily prayers, are observed as part of Islamic culture. 1
50 role of women Iraq In Iraq, there are strict societal expectations for women regarding modesty and behavior, especially in public spaces. 1
51 sistani Iraq Sistani refers to a follower of the Sistani school of Islamic jurisprudence in Shia Islam in Iraq. 1
52 snipers Iraq In Iraq, snipers are seen as a representation of stealth and deadly accuracy in guerrilla warfare and insurgency tactics. 1
53 taking pictures Iraq In Iraqi culture, taking pictures of unrelated individuals, especially of the opposite gender, is avoided due to the high value placed on modesty and privacy. 1
54 tattoos and body art Iraq In Iraq, tattoos are associated with disobedience and rebellion against social norms, and are widely disapproved of. 1
55 topography Iraq The topography of Iraq influences the location and development of archaeological sites and ancient monuments. 1
56 trust in law enforcement Iraq Low trust in law enforcement is prevalent in Iraq, with widespread perceptions of corruption and brutality within the police force. 1
57 use of force Iraq In Iraqi culture, the use of force is seen as necessary for maintaining security and order in unstable environments. 1
58 use of terrain Iraq In Iraq, rugged terrain is commonly used for military defense and insurgent hideouts. 1
59 war memorials Iraq New war memorials in Iraq were established to honor fallen soldiers in conflicts with international alliances. 1
60 watermen Iraq In Iraqi culture, watermen are associated with professional boat builders and traditional wooden boat craftsmanship. 1
61 waterways Iraq Waterways have been crucial for irrigation and agriculture in Iraq, enabling the flourishing of civilizations in the region. 1
62 weaponry Iraq Weapons are an integral part of Iraq's culture, serving as symbols of tradition, power, and honor. 1
63 women's clothing Iraq In Iraq, women's clothing is often characterized by modesty, with many women wearing hijab as a symbol of this. 1
64 yachting Iraq Yachting is less common in Iraq due to its inland geography and desert environment. 1
65 yazidi Iraq The Yazidis are an ethnoreligious group in Iraq with unique religious beliefs and practices. 1