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Kurdistan /ˌkɜːrdɪˈstɑːn/ (Kurdish: [ˌkurdɪˈstan]; "Homeland of the Kurds or Land of the Kurds"; also formerly spelled Curdistan; ancient name: Corduene) or Greater Kurdistan, is a roughly defined geo-cultural region wherein the Kurdish people form a prominent majority population, and Kurdish culture, language, and national identity have historically been based. Kurdistan roughly encompasses the northwestern Zagros and the eastern Taurus mountain ranges.
Contemporary use of the term refers to four parts of a greater Kurdistan, which include parts of eastern and southeastern Turkey (Northern Kurdistan), northern Syria (Western Kurdistan), northern Iraq (Southern Kurdistan), and northwestern Iran (Eastern Kurdistan). Some Kurdish nationalist organizations seek to create an independent nation state of Kurdistan, consisting of some or all of the areas with Kurdish majority, while others campaign for greater Kurdish autonomy within the existing national boundaries.
Iraqi Kurdistan first gained autonomous status in a 1970 agreement with the Iraqi government, and its status was re-confirmed as an autonomous entity within the federal Iraqi republic in 2005. There is a province by the name Kurdistan in Iran; it is not self-ruled. Kurds fighting in the Syrian Civil War were able to take control of large sections of northern Syria as forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad withdrew to fight elsewhere. Having established their own government, some Kurds called for autonomy in a democratic Syria; others hoped to establish an independent Kurdistan.
In the episode of DopeMaps, we are talking about the Kurds , or the Kurdish people, one of the indigenous people of the Mesopotamian, and one of the world’s largest peoples without a state, since the Kurds are still dreaming about their indepedant state : Kurdistan : ''The homeland of the Kurds''. Join us on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/dopemapsofficialpage/ NB : The map containing the Kurdish populates areas contains an error , in fact Kobané which is a village located in Syria, east of the Euphrates is definitely Kurdish. There will be more episodes about Kurds , and this error will be rectified. Join us on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/dopemapsofficialpage/ Read the article : http://dopemaps.blogspot.com/2016/06/what-is-kurdistan-who-are-kurds.html
Is The PKK A Terrorist Group? http://bit.ly/1LwBs5z Subscribe! http://bitly.com/1iLOHml The Middle Eastern region of Kurdistan has a strong military and a population of over 25 million people. But is Kurdistan powerful enough to gain independence? Learn More: Who are the Kurds? http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-29702440 "Between 25 and 35 million Kurds inhabit a mountainous region straddling the borders of Turkey, Iraq, Syria, Iran and Armenia." Infographic: The Kurdistan Region 2013 Facts & Figures http://new.krg.us/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/kurdistan-facts-figures-2013.pdf "Kurdistan is a Federal Region of Iraq. Kurdistan has distinguished itself via its dedication to political stability, democratic governance, economic development, and national cohesion." Ku...
A travel guide to Erbil (getting detained was not part of the travel guide) Music: "Sketches For Iraq" by Shakomako link:soundcloud.com/shakomako/sketches-for-iraq *This track was edited for this film Music: "Play with an oud" by Katapulse link:soundcloud.com/katapulse/play-with-an-oud *This track was edited for this film
Come with us to Northern Iraq for a springtime frolic with the lovely lady guerillas of the Kurdish Liberation Movement. Part 1 of 3: http://bit.ly/Female-Fighters-1 Part 2 of 3: http://bit.ly/Female-Fighters-2 Part 3 of 3: http://bit.ly/Female-Fighters-3 From Boudica of the British Celts to Corporal Klinger, few things unsettle the male mind like a lady in arms. The Kurds of Northern Iraq have long recognized this principle and incorporated it into their quest to build a Kurdish homeland in the overlap between Iraq, Iran, Turkey, and Syria. Fighting alongside their male comrades in a region not exactly known for its progressive stance on women's rights, the female Peshmerga guerillas of the Kurdish Liberation Movement built a reputation for themselves in the 70s and 80s as demure diabol...
In this video, we are going to look at the flag of the Kurdish region in northern Iraq which is considered by many to be the flag of greater Kurdistan. We are also going to talk a little bit about Kurdish history and culture. About Kurdistan: Kurdistan "Homeland of the Kurds" or "Land of the Kurds" or Greater Kurdistan, is a roughly defined geo-cultural region wherein the Kurdish people form a prominent majority population, and Kurdish culture, language, and national identity have historically been based. Kurdistan roughly encompasses the north-western Zagros and the eastern Taurus mountain ranges. Contemporary use of the term refers to four parts of Kurdistan, which include southeastern Turkey (Northern Kurdistan), northern Syria (Rojava or Western Kurdistan), northern Iraq (Southern ...
KRG UK Representation tourism conferecne - Hawler Governorate
My first video which is a message from my heart to the world. A reminder that we can trust our fellow human beings, everywhere we go. So let us not be led by fear, but instead let trust in others be our guide. Let's see how far this message will reach :). For those who are interested, the radio station I mentioned won a prize for its daring work and more information can be found here: http://en.wadi-online.de/index.php?option=com_content&view;=article&id;=1256&Itemid;=180
Getting There: Iraqi Kurdistan has two international airports, Erbil and Sulaimany. Currently there are direct international flights from Kurdistan to Dubai, Amman, Beirut and Frankfort. There is the option to reach to Kurdistan by flying to Turkey: - Purchase a ticket to Diyarbakir (the nearest large city to the Turkish / Iraqi Kurdistan border). Upon arrival to the Diyarbakir airport, you will need to take a taxi to the border (Ibrahim Khalil / Habur). Once you have crossed the Turkish border into Iraqi Kurdistan (Ibrahim Khalil/Habur), you will be greeted by the Kurdish customs officials who will issue you a visa and further information on your destination. Getting Around Iraqi Kurdistan: Taxi, Bus, and Private Car Hire. If you are mainly interested in staying in a city, taxi is relia...
Travel to Iraqi Kurdistan. Wild Frontiers Adventure Travel's Head of Operations, Marc Leaderman, travelled to Iraqi Kurdistan for the first time earlier this year. He discovered a safe and fascinating destination with a rich history, extraordinary landscapes and warm, welcoming people. Wild Frontiers Adventure Travel will run its first group trip into this northern region of Iraq in 2013. For more information visit http://www.wildfrontiers.co.uk/world-regions/middle-east/iraqi-kurdistan
This video is my own personal experience in that I had in Erbil, Iraq and only Erbil. I did not travel around anywhere else in Iraq and can not speak for other places. But from my knowledge and research, Erbil is one of the most peaceful cities within Iraq and varies greatly in culture due to the Kurdistan way of life and government, which they're very proud of. Please take this video as an educational experience about another city in Iraq aside from the ones we see/hear on the news every day. Political or negative comments will not be welcome. Just enjoy :) Subscribe to my Channel: http://youtube.com/expedition196 Music: Gunnar Olsen - Shoulder Closures *Music is NOT Iraqi music. Head to my Website for more info: www.expedition196.com Facebook: facebook.com/expedition196 Instagram: e...
A travel guide to Erbil (getting detained was not part of the travel guide) Music: "Sketches For Iraq" by Shakomako link:soundcloud.com/shakomako/sketches-for-iraq *This track was edited for this film Music: "Play with an oud" by Katapulse link:soundcloud.com/katapulse/play-with-an-oud *This track was edited for this film
This is the first of a new series of videos fitting into my Minute Monologues with Mariande series. Joining me on the journey, my producer, friend and travel partner/future monologue contributor, Scott LaStaiti *Instagram/Twitter: @ScottLaStaiti Together and made possible by the Go to Gound News Organization *Twitter: @g2gnewsinc & http://www.gotoground.com We arrived in the capital city Erbil (Irbil) in northern Kurdistan Iraq with very little information of what to expect. Our mission was in support of International humanitarian Sally Becker *Twitter: @SallyBecker121 Representative Prince of the Yazidi religion in Iraq and World, Member of the supreme council of spiritual Yazidi, Breen Tahseen *Twitter: @TahseenBreen Our host and guide Karim Kamal * Twitter: @karimkam...
Twitter: HusseinChalaby Video about a city located in the north region of Iraq (Kurdistan) called Erbil. Directed by Hussein Chalaby. Thanks for watching.. Do not forget to subscribe our channel.. Audio Credits: Wind (Original Mix) by Thunderbolt https://soundcloud.com/thunderboltstr... Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music provided by Audio Library https://youtu.be/N8bHhmtsR7g Happy Daze (Single) by Anozira Music https://soundcloud.com/anoziramusic Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music provided by Audio Library https://youtu.be/p6mOD2A-ezU Go For More by HookSounds http://www.hooksounds.com/ Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 Internatio...