The Iraq War caused many divisions in the United States and the world itself. It took place in a very unstable Middle East between many political factions from around the world. The Iraq War lasted from March 20, 2003 to December 15, 2011. The Iraq War occurred because the United States believed Saddam Hussein was linked to Al-Qaeda, the group responsible for the September 11 attacks. The United States also thought it was hiding weapons of mass destruction or weapons of mass destruction. The entire war was fought in Iraq because the main objective of the war was to capture Saddam Hussein and inspect Iraq for weapons of mass destruction. NATO forces were responsible for the invasion of Iraq, and UN inspectors helped investigate Iraq for weapons of mass destruction. The entire Iraq War took place in Iraq, a country in the Middle East. Iraq is a mostly desert country, but there are some mountainous areas in Iraq. The capital of Iraq is Bagdhad, located in the central area of ​​Iraq. Baghdad is also the largest city in Iraq with a current population of over 7 million. Most of the year in Iraq is hot, ranging from 60 degrees Fahrenheit to over 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Due to the weather conditions in Iraq, the people of Iraq and the soldiers who occupied Iraq had to dress properly. It can sometimes be quite cold in Iraq, but this is a rare phenomenon. Iraq is home to numerous oil reserves and mines. Iraq is estimated to have 112 billion barrels of oil in reserves due to the abundance of oil dispersed throughout the country. Experts also estimate that they still have 200 billion barrels of oil in unexplored areas. Iraqi mines are home to rocks and minerals such as gypsum, sulfur, coal and salt. Natural resources help ...... middle of paper ...... attempt to recover from debt, but the capture of Saddam Hussein will help build a better future for the world. The war in Iraq caused many divisions in the United States and the world itself. Works Cited Souter, Janet and Gerry Souter. War in Afghanistan and Iraq. London: Carlton, 2011. Print. The Editors of the Encyclopedia Britannica. “Iraq War (2003-11).” Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica. Internet. April 2, 2014. Zwier, Lawrence J. and Matthew Scott. Weltig. The Persian Gulf and the Iraqi Wars. Minneapolis: Lerner Publications, 2005. Print. The World Book Encyclopedia. Chicago: World Book, 2006. Print. Samuels, Charlie. Timeline of the War on Terrorism. New York: Gareth Stevens Pub., 2012. Print. Moyer, Brian. Personal interview. April 13. 2014.