Kurdish Areas 2002 CIA 

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re:  It is a map with a more recent date (2002 vs. 1992) and I thought it a good addition.  

 Good point, but could try to find one that is less ugly? (no offense) Also, I don't see a huge difference between the two maps. — 

 True, the basic data seems just about the same and, yes, the map uses a less appealing style. I actually think that the more to-the-point style is better at showing the Kurdish region. Maybe the infobox in Kurdistan is not the best place for this particular image, but I believe the fact that the CIA continues to show basically the same region as "Kurdish" bolsters the claim that this is the region that is Kurdistan. Note also the inset caption characterising it as the traditional Kurdish-inhabited area.  

True, but as I said before, it's kinda ugly. Could you find a nicer-looking one? — 

 It does kind of look like drippings from a green candle. However, it is a valid and more recent reference. I'm going to drop this whole conversation on to Talk:Kurdistan and see where it goes.