Shi'ite Republic of Basra جمهورية, دولة جمهورية, رجال اّدب شيعي | |
2004 – | |
File:Proposed flag of Iraq (first proposal, 2008).svg | File:Coat of Arms of Iraq.png |
Anthem Ardh Alforatain | |
File:Basra.png Basra as of September 21st, 2004. | |
Capital | An Najaf |
Official language | Arabic |
State ideology | Republic |
Government | Islamic Republic |
Head of State - 2005 – |
President Ayad Allawi |
Head of State - 2005 – |
Prime Minister Ibrahim al-Ashaiqir al-Jaafari |
Area | km² |
Population | 22,300,000 (2010 est.) |
Currency | Basran Lira |
The Shi'ite Republic of Basra is one of the three nations the former Islamic Republic of Iraq was divided into following the UN removal and occupation. The nation is populated almost entirely Shi'ite Muslims, and is a close ally to Iran.