The northern, northwestern and northeastern parts of Kurdistan are referred to as upper Kurdistan, and includes the areas from west of Amed to Lake Urmia. The lowlands of southern Kurdistan are called …

Dec 22, 2025 · Kurdistan, 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 …

The Kurdish homeland, Kurdistan, is, in many places, mountainous and currently lies within the borders of the countries of Iraq, Iran, Turkey and Syria. There are an estimated 40-45 million Kurds, and …

Kurdistan is a region located in the Middle East, primarily spanning parts of southeastern Turkey, northern Iraq, western Iran, and northern Syria. It is home to the Kurdish people, an ethnic group with …

The Kurdistan Region comprises parts of the three governorates of Erbil, Suleimaniah and Duhok. It borders Syria to the west, Iran to the east, and Turkey to the north, lying where fertile plains meet the …

The northern, northwestern and northeastern parts of Kurdistan are referred to as upper Kurdistan, and includes the areas from west of Amed to Lake Urmia. The lowlands of southern Kurdistan are called …

Kurdistan is a historical and cultural region spanning parts of present-day Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Syria, and is home to the Kurdish people. Although Kurdistan does not exist as an independent nation, the …

Kurdistan borders Turkey, Iran and Syria. The regional capital is Erbil or in Kurdish, Hawler. The region is officially governed by the Kurdistan Regional Government. The establishment of the Kurdistan …

These bordering countries also contain Kurdish populations, though Iraq is the only country with an officially autonomous Kurdish governorate. The Kurds fought for independence throughout the 20th …

It is located in northern Iraq, which shares borders with Iran to the east, Turkey to the north, and Syria to the west.