Capital Baghdad Population 3,844,608 in 1987 Main port Basra Population 616,700 in 1987, now thought to be closer to 1,500,000. Minority ethnic groups include Jazirah Bedouins in the northern areas, Turkomans, Sabaeans, Jews, Yazidis, mostly in rural areas. Land area 438,446 sq. The National Assembly, with a membership of 250, is elected every four years.
Christians make up the largest non-Muslim religious group, and belong to a number of sects.
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