Iraq

Population: 21.4 million. 47% under 15
Population Density: 128 per square mile
Industry: Oil, petrochemicals, textiles
Crops: Grains, rice, dates, cotton
Minerals: Oil, gas Livestock: 1.1 million cattle, 6.3 million sheep
Arable land: 12%

Per capita Gross Domestic Product: $2,000
Life Expectancy: Male 66, Female 68
Number of people per radio: 5.4
Number of people per television: 20
Number of people per telephone: 29 33% of the population is employed in agriculture

Much of Iran sits on a high plateau surrounded by towering mountains. Many areas are arid and covered with a layer of salt, but there are wooded areas and oases that provide sustinenece to the people of Iran.