About Kurdistan Region:
- It is broadly defined geographic region traditionally inhabited mainly by Kurds.
- It consists of an extensive plateau and mountain area, spread over large parts of what are now eastern Turkey, northern Iraq, and western Iran and smaller parts of northern Syria and Armenia.
- Governorates:Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Dohuk, Halabja.
- Geographical Features
- Mountains: It includes the mountain systems of the Zagrosand the eastern extension of the Taurus.
- Rivers: Tigris and Greater Zab Rivers flows through this region and support agriculture and settlements.
- Capital: Erbil
India and Kurdistan region
- India established a consulate in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan region, in August 2016 to enhance economic and commercial ties with Iraq.
- Several Indian businesses have participated in trade fairs and exhibitions in Erbil and Sulaymaniyah in recent years.
- The Kurdistan region, comprising Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, and Dohuk, has seen a steady increase in Indian workers employed in sectors such as steel mills, oil companies, and construction projects. Workers from India are appreciated for their roles in these industries
