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A young man who went overseas to study for quite a long time.When he returned, he asked his parents to find him a religious scholaror any expert who could answer his 3 Questions.Finally, his parents were able to find a scholar.Young man: Who are you? Can you answer my questions?Scholar: I am one of God willing, I will be able to answer your questions.Young man: Are you sure? A lot of Professors and experts were not ableto answer my questions.Scholar: I will try my best, with the help of God .Young Man: I have 3 questions:1. Does God exist? If so, show me His shape.2. What is fate?3. If Devil was created from the fire, why at the end he will be thrownto hell that is also created from fire. It certainly will not hurt him atall, since Devil and the hell were created from fire. Did God not think ofit this far?

GENERAL INFORMATIONThe main four governorates of Arbil, Sulaimania, Dohuk and Kirkuk with parts of Dyala and Nineva covers 18% of the total land area of Iraq. In these governorates the five million Kurdish population is dispersed, of which 2/3 inhabit the former three provinces. This area which constitutes more than half of the total area of Iraqi Kurdistan is now under the control of Kurdistan Regional Government. The remaining population inhabits the areas under the control of Iraqi government.The mountainous nature of Kurdistan, deep valleys and plains contributes to climate changes. Low temperatures and heavy snowfalls in the winters and hot and dry summers are common variations in the region’s weather conditions.Kurdistan’s fauna includes the ibex, lynx, gazelle, deer, wolf, fox, leopard, bear, wild boar, hare, squirrel, hedgehog, snakes, frogs and lizards. Fish are abundant in all rivers. The most common birds are grouse, snipe, goose, duck, crane, plover, pigeon, partridge, stork and birds of prey.

Geographical InformationThe area of Iraqi Kurdistan is approximately 80.000-km sq. thus it forms 18 % of the total area of Iraq (about 435.000-km sq.) Iraqi Kurdistan is comprised of the six governorates of Arbil, Sulaimania, Dokuk, Kirkuk, parts of Dyala and Nineva. Kurdistan is a mountainous area with many fertile plains, of cold winters and moderate summers. Hard won passes and narrow sloping valleys with hundreds of rivers and streams flowing deep in the bottom. In summer, the heat is intense, especially in the valleys and plains. In winter, the cold is penetrating and bitter.ClimateThe region and its climate as a whole can be divided into the following:A subtropical area in the south, where winters are temperate and summers intensely hot with temperatures around 40 °C.

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT KDPThe KDP combines democratic values and social justice to form a system whereby everyone in Kurdistan can live on equal basis with great emphasis given to rights of individuals and freedom of expression. In all of the KDP’s General Congresses, the party reviews the rapid developments in the world and in the region re-assessing the strategies and policies to be adopted in order to enable the Party to serve the Kurdish nation and other communities in Iraqi Kurdistan more efficiently. Also with the aim to promote the Kurdish cause in a peaceful manner in line with international rules and norms in conduct of politics and diplomacy.

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NEWROZ: the Kurdish Peoples celebratLong ago, before humanity had its organised religions and pontificating priests, the celebrations of people revolved around the key dates in the year-the harvest time, midwinter, the coming of spring, longest day etc. The seasons and their rhythms controlled both the farmer and the herder and dictated the peace and nature of their celebrations. Organised religions have always resented these "people festivals" and have converted them into "saints day" or banned them altogether. Yet two of these have survived despite repression and proscription and are still with us today.

EDUCATION IN IRAQI KURDISTANWhilst the Kurdish Administration is actively engaged in finding the appropriate solutions to the socio-economic problems which confront the area and its society, the educational process is regarded as an essential element of that process. This is not only for the preparation and training of the work force, but also for the development and guidance of the community. In the forefront of the Administration’s educational concerns is the approach to the establishment of an independent Kurdish education system with a sound philosophy and clear-cut objectives. The education system of the area is a fairly controlled one, with responsibility shared between the Ministry of Education and the Committee for Higher Education. The Ministry of Education makes all long or short-term policy decisions concerning educational stages below university level. Higher Education is the responsibility of the Committee for Higher Education and includes the Foundation of Technical Institutes in the liberated Kurdistan area.

Mullah Mustapha Barzani

Mullah Mustapha Barzani.Photo courtesy N. Shemdin private collection.

A man for all seasons, Mullah Mustapha Barzani is the only Kurdish leader in the 20th century who rose to national prominence among his people, linking 50 years of Kurdish struggle.

Born in 1903 under the rule of Ottoman Turkey, Barzani spent almost his entire life in defense of his people's national rights. His spearheading of uprisings in Iraq, his role in the Kurdish Republic of Mahabad (Iran), his legendary crossing into the Soviet Union in 1947, and his leadership of the 1961 Kurdish Revolution are landmarks in Kurdish history and in the life of a truly remarkable man.

Kurdistan Hymn

Kurdistan.... Kurdistan.... My beautiful Homeland!May you live in happinessFree and IndependentLive On! Live On! Live On!High and defiant mountain peaksWhite slopes under the burning sunSerene plains...Rushing streamsGreat, bountiful forestsParadise on earthNest of happinessHome of abundanceInstigator of revelation and inspirationKurdistan.... Kurdistan....My beautiful Homeland!Live On! Live On! Live On!By the Kurdish poet Goran.