iraq economy/culture
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Iraq's Economic DiversityTRANSCRIPT
MESOPOTAMIA AKA IRAQ
Iraq Land Mass: 437,367 sq km(2 times the size of Idaho)
U.S. Land Mass: 9,161,675 Sq km
~Desert~Mid-Cool Winters~Dry/Hot/Cloudless Summers~Extensive Floods Caused By Near-By Mountains
~Vast Central Plain~Mountains in West~Hills/Low Mountains in East~Mostly Temperate~Low Winter Temperatures
Iraq…..Population: 31,129,225
United States….Population: 307,212,123
20.10%
66.80%
13.10%
America Average Age
Ages 0-14Ages 15-64Ages 65+
38.00%58.9
0%
3.10%
Iraq Average Age
Ages 0-14Ages 15-64Ages 65+
The people of Iraq
ETHNICITY REGLIGION
75%
20%5%
Ethnicity
ArabKurdishTurkoman/Assyrian
3%
97%
Religion
Christian-ityMuslim
70%
30%
Religion Within The Muslim Re-
ligion ShiaSunni
IRAQ – Cultural Differences - USA
Greeting – Hand Shake and kisses on Cheeks
Time – Half hour late is acceptable Eye Contact – Little is OK, Too much
is rude or hostile Meetings – attendee ends the
meeting Negotiations – Value personal
relationships.
Greeting – A simple “hello” or handshake
Time – 5 Minutes early is on time. “time is money”
Eye Contact – Valued and is seen as a sign of respect and interest
Meetings – Short and to the point, host ends the meeting
Negotiations – Only cares about getting the deal/contract.
IRAQ GOVERNMENT!!PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY
A NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE BODY HAVING SUPREME LEGISLATIVE POWERS WITHIN THE STATE.
Prime Minister:Nuri Kamil
al-Maliki
President:Jalal Talibani
Deputy President:
(Vice President)Adil Abd al-
Mahdi
Deputy President:(Vice President)Tariq al-Hashimi
CURRENCY
Iraqi Dinar Exchanged into U.S. Dollar
One US Dollar = 1,170 Iraqi Dinars
Iraq Export/Import Products
EXPORT COMMODITIES IMPORT COMMODITIES
84%
8% 5%
Exports
Crude Oil
Crude Materials Excluding Oil
Food & Live An-imals
Imports
FoodMedicineManufac-turers
There is no clear data on how much Each of these items are imported. These are the three items in HIGH DEMAND.Which leads to the most imported.
Iraq Export/Import Partners
EXPORT PARTNERS IMPORT PARTNERS
United States
India
China
South Korea
Italy
Japan
Other Countries
24.30%
16.70%
12.10%
8.20%
6.90%
6.60%
25.20%
Exports
Exports
Turkey
Syria
China
United States
Other Countries
24.20%
18.60%
14.40%
6.60%
36.20%
Imports
Imports
Going on Vacation… What do you need
first?GAS,FUELThank you Iraq, for exporting Oil to the U.S, so I can take my vacation
Doing Business With IraqRemember To…..
• Remain patient throughout all business dealings
• Show respect and courtesy at all times, as this is the most important element of Iraqi culture and takes precedence over all other customs.
• Try to learn a few simple Arabic or Kurdish words and phrases • Hello (Marhaba salam
alekom)• Thank you (Shukran)• You’re welcome (Afwan)• Please (Men Fadlak)
Remember NOT To…….
• Criticize or highlight simple errors or mistakes your Iraqi colleagues may make in a direct manner, but try to hint or offer indirect advice and solutions.
• Use high-pressure tactics during business negotiations
• Forget to dress in a formal and conservative manner. Women, in particular should wear modest clothing and cover their hair when necessary
For More Information on Iraq…
Visit the following Websites
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/iz.html
http://www.theodora.com/wfbcurrent/iraq/iraq_economy.html
http://www.everyculture.com/Ge-It/Iraq.html
http://www.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student.php?id=99
THANK YOU--Nicole Link--