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Iraq, Lebanon, Sudan, Jordan, Yemen, Tunisia and other countries, in addition to avoid eating pork, but also do not eat seafood, offal and all kinds of strange food. Iraq: In Iraq, green represents Islam and black is used as the color of mourning. The three colors contain special meaning, that is, the passenger Iraq: this country has a nation called the Yezidis, is a Zoroastrian, they worship the devil, but also believe in God. They imagine the devil to be in the shape of a peacock, and therefore worship the peacock; they do not even eat roosters because they resemble peacocks. They believe that the devil does not like the color blue, which is unlucky. The color blue is taboo among Iraqis. It is forbidden to use pigs, pandas and six-pointed stars as motifs. Iraq*** and the State of Iraq (The Republic of Iraq) referred to as Iraq. Located in the northeast of the Arabian Peninsula in West Asia, southeast of the Persian Gulf. Area of 438446 square kilometers. The coastline is 60 kilometers long. Iraq is the former site of the ancient Babylonian Kingdom, the name of the country in Arabic, meaning coast, steep cliffs and puddle pools. It is also interpreted as a blood vessel, because the water network of the two river basins is like the blood vessels of the human body. Two River Basin is one of the world's "cradles of civilization", Iraq is "the new giant of the Middle East". The population of 18 million, Arabs accounted for 79%, 20% are Kurds. 97% of the residents believe in Islam. Among the Arab Islamic countries, Iraq is the only country with a Shiite majority. Shiites make up 60 per cent of the country's Muslims and Sunnis 40 per cent. According to the Constitution, the President of the country can only be an Iraqi citizen, a practicing Muslim. Women almost everywhere wear black veils, and female Islamists are not allowed to wear Western European dress in Shiite holy places. Muslims can be seen everywhere strictly observing Islamic traditions. Many of the major Islamic holidays have been designated national holidays, during which all State authorities stop working. There are also a small number of people in Iraq who practise Christianity, Judaism, Stargazerism and so on. ***The constitution of the country states that Islam is the state religion, Arabic is the official language, and Kurdish is spoken by the Kurds. The capital is Baghdad. Iraq is an ancient civilization with a long history, and the famous Babylonian Kingdom was established more than 2,000 B.C. In the 7th century, it was the political and cultural center of the Arab Empire, and in the 16th century it belonged to the Ottoman Empire; in 1920, it became a British Mandate, and in August 1921 it gained independence, and in 1958, it overthrew the Faisal Dynasty and established the Iraqi State of *** and in 1968, a military coup established the ruling government, which was the first to be established in the country. In a military coup d'état, the ruling "Revolutionary Steering Committee" was set up with the President as its Chairman. A provisional constitution was published in the same year. On July 18, 1958, Iraq established diplomatic relations with China. Most of Iraq is a hot and dry tropical desert, and its main agricultural products include wheat, barley, dates, rice, cotton and tobacco. Iraq is the country with the largest number of date palms in the world, and the dates it produces are world-famous. There are more than 32 million date palms in the country, three per capita, accounting for about one third of the total number of date palms in the world. The annual output of dates is more than 400,000 tons, 80 per cent of which is exported to more than 50 countries and regions in the world, making it a major foreign exchange earner. Iraq is rich in oil resources, with an annual output of more than 100 million tons of crude oil, ranking among the top in the world, and is one of the world's important oil-exporting countries. In Iraq, green represents Islam and black is used for mourning colors. The three colors contain special meanings, i.e., red is used as a representative of the passenger transport industry, grey is used as a representative of police vehicles, and black is used as a representative of mourning. Green is the favorite color of the Arabs. The olive green of the national flag is forbidden in commerce. There is a people in this country called the Yezidis, Zoroastrians, who worship the devil and believe in God at the same time; they imagine the devil to be in the shape of a peacock, and therefore worship the peacock, and they do not even eat roosters, because they resemble peacocks. They believe that the devil does not like the color blue, which is unlucky. The color blue is taboo among Iraqis. It is forbidden to use pigs, pandas and six-pointed stars as motifs. 13 is a forbidden number. In Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, people like to eat grilled fresh fish. Every dusk, people will come to the Tigris River to the branches of the fence wall, lit a bunch of bonfires, the fresh fish on the fire. The fish seller would bring out a live fish from a barrel at any time and skillfully cut out the fish's innards. When the fish is roasted to a golden brown color, it is then placed on the hot ashes. The aroma of the fish spreads everywhere, attracting many customers to savor its delicious taste. When people eat grilled fish, it is often seasoned with tomato salad and onions mixed with chili peppers, and its flavor is unspeakably beautiful. Iraqis are used to drinking boiled black tea. Baghdad's streets and alleys are full of small teahouses, home to the guests, the host can not cook tea, but also to the neighboring teahouse called tea. With other Arab countries a feint, engaged in business activities in Iraq, do not be impatient, do not panic, do not be discouraged. In the afternoon, most people take a two-hour lunch break, government offices work from 8:00 a.m. to 14:00 a.m., and on Thursdays (weekends), there are routine internal gatherings in public offices, so you should not go to meet with them, and you should not visit people's homes during the time of siesta. For business activities, you should wear a conservative suit. Visits to large companies or government organizations require prior appointments, and it is not uncommon for hosts to fail to arrive on time. As in other Middle Eastern countries, an average of two cups of Turkish coffee, sweet tea, or a drink is required for each visit. One must be careful not to praise what others hold. It is said that in their view, praise means "I want". For example, if you compliment someone's wife and say "beautiful" or "so pretty", the husband will turn pale and may not socialize with you again. Business interactions, sales posture must be low. The other party likes to negotiate with you with a group of people at the same time. Therefore, it is best to ask the other party to talk alone in the coffee shop to avoid interference. When you go to Iraq, it is advisable to have business cards printed in Arabic and English. Most local businessmen speak English and French. Do not forget to bring a gift when you are invited to their home. Iraq is increasingly allowing hostesses to appear at house parties, so it is prudent to ask beforehand, and if the hostess will be present, bring a gift, but do not give anything too "personal". Many goods can only be bought and sold by the government or state-run organizations. Import duties on electrical goods are about 100%. The currency in Iraq is the Iraqi dinar (ID). When traveling, note that bringing in and taking out currency is limited to 25 ID per person. bringing in books, videotapes, and audiotapes is prohibited in principle. For business, it is best to visit from November to April, when the weather is pleasant. Islamic holidays vary from year to year, so it is advisable to find out first, fast the holy month of Ramadan and stop business activities. For drinking water, it is best to use a water purifier and boil it before drinking. Local drinking raw water is unhygienic. Customs regulations, duty-free cigarettes 200 cigarettes, or cigars 50 cigars, or half a pound of tobacco (local alcohol and tobacco is not enough, very popular). There is no limit to the amount of foreign currency that can be imported or exported, but the amount must be declared before entering the country and can be taken back with you when you leave the country. Taxi tips are exempted. Tipping in restaurants and hotels is 10%. Tips for other services are 50 or 100 files per visit. Surface mail from China to Iraq is dispatched from Beijing and Guangzhou and transferred through Hong Kong. Air mail is sent from Beijing and Shanghai and forwarded to Baghdad or Athens and Bangkok by air. Telegrams are forwarded from Beijing - Hamburg. Telephone from Beijing - Rome, also from Beijing and Shanghai - Tokyo. Iraqi Social Etiquette The Euphrates and Tigris rivers and their confluence into the Shatt al-Arab River form a crisscrossing network of water, and the Arabs call this region "Iraq". Iraq*** covers an area of 438,446,000 square kilometers and is located between the Arabian Peninsula, the Asia Minor Peninsula and the Iranian Plateau, with the country divided into three major parts: the north, the center and the south. Of the population of 19,581,000, Arabs constitute the majority, followed by Kurds, Turkmen, and others. Arabic and Kurdish are the official languages and English is spoken throughout the country. The Iraqi people love roses and regard them as the national flower. The elegant rose symbolizes happiness and holiness. Clothing etiquette As 96% of Iraqis follow Islam, they share much in common with Muslims in other countries, but they are far more enlightened than their Muslim Arab neighbors. Nowadays, more and more people are wearing western clothes, while the number of women wearing the veil is gradually decreasing. Women dress differently in different parts of Iraq. In the city of Baghdad and neighboring areas, women wear long-sleeved, loose-fitting, belted dresses, known as "Hashami," whose main colors are black and green. Women in the central and southern regions of Iraq often decorate the sleeves of their corseted dresses. The blue dresses are usually embroidered or laced with white or gold silk thread. Many women in this region wear gold or silver bracelets and beaded rings. Iraqi men's dress varies from region to region. In the city of Baghdad and surrounding areas, they wear a very long white shirt. The pants are "shearers" made of white cotton, and they wear open-toed shoes or leather sandals. Kurdish men in the north wear a loose tunic over the shirt and soft-soled slippers or sandals. Grooming Etiquette In Iraq, people do not like it when people talk to them with their arms crossed, considering it impolite behavior. Exchanging feelings and communicating through the eyes plays an important and unique role among the locals. Iraqis believe that when people talk to each other, looking at each other is the minimum etiquette for treating people; when talking to people, if the eyes look at each other, it is considered to be an insulting behavior. At the same time, Iraqis smile and nod their heads not necessarily to express agreement, but sometimes just a sign of politeness from the host. There, don't make a fuss about men walking hand in hand with each other, as it is a gesture of friendship and respect. Meeting Etiquette In Iraq, people like others to greet them by their last name and add titles such as degrees and positions. Their last name is commonly known mainly as Saddam, Hamad, etc. Hugging is an important etiquette when people socialize and meet each other on a daily basis. When Iraqis meet their friends and relatives, it is customary for men to embrace and put their faces together, then each bends his head and mouths words of good wishes. When bidding farewell to guests, they generally perform the face-palm salute. When women salute each other, their feelings are very rich. They kiss sincerely and passionately. They believe that such a kiss can show mutual respect and love. Food and Drink Etiquette Iraqis like to eat vinegar-flour pancakes similar to the size of Chinese beef tongue pancakes. They are pulled into small pieces and eaten with beef or cucumber. Locally produced dates are a mainstay of their meals. They are also used to mixing cow's milk and goat's milk together, which they consider to be the best food. They only consume cooked dishes and do not eat them if they are slightly raw. In the capital, Baghdad, people like to eat grilled fresh fish. When eating, often with tomato salad and chili peppers, the flavor is unspeakably beautiful. Wedding and Funeral Rituals Iraqi marriage customs are generally strict adherence to religious rules. Under the impact of modern civilization, traditional wedding customs are changing, but the wedding still retains a strong national color. After a young man or woman is engaged, they are not allowed to go out together, except to stay together at home. On the day of the engagement, there is usually a family celebration attended by members of both families, but men and women are expected to have separate events. There are various celebrations before and after the wedding. In Arbil, a commercial city in northern Iraq, it is common for a large number of small cars to form a colorful caravan to welcome the bride during the wedding ceremony. After the convoy arrives at the woman's home, many people gather at the door, singing and dancing,*** wishing the new couple happiness and fulfillment. Iraqi funeral customs and other Arab Muslims are basically similar. They are generally buried in the ground, and the funeral process includes bathing the deceased, wrapping the body in white cloth, and reciting prayers in a mosque. Business etiquette When meeting for business in Iraq for the first time, it is polite to hand over a business card, which should be printed in both Arabic and English. Iraqis do not like to spend too much time in small talk when conducting business. Visits should be arranged to avoid the Muslim month of Ramadan, and local Thursdays, which are weekends, should be avoided. Other times it is advisable to make an appointment. Iraqi businessmen often talk business in cafes, and coffee, tea or drinks are appropriate when meeting. Be sure not to give dolls, objects with star designs or pig products as gifts. Tourist etiquette As a foreign tourist, you should take the initiative to give up your seat for women and the elderly, whether on a bus or a boat; when shopping, you can bargain, but your attitude should be kind; women can't wear ultra-short skirts, and your shoulders and knees should be covered. Tipping is not required for cabs, and a 10% tip is expected in hotels. Major taboos Iraqis are allowed to drink alcohol. They regard the left hand as dirty, and therefore it is taboo to carry objects in the left hand. They avoid the color black, which they consider funerary and gives the impression of misfortune, and they hate the color blue, which they regard as representative of the devil. In addition, they forbid the use of olive green in commerce