Iraqi Kurdistan refers to the autonomous region in northern Iraq predominantly inhabited by Kurds.
The capital is Erbil, and other major cities include Sulaymaniyah and Dohuk.
This region has its own regional government and has experienced relative stability compared to other parts of Iraq.
The Kurds in Iraqi Kurdistan have played a significant role in the fight against the Islamic State and have pursued a degree of self-governance within the framework of the Iraqi state.