Iraq celebrated its Republic Day on July 14 remembering how in 1958 Abd al-Karim Qasim overthrew the Hashemite monarchy and established a republic state. To commemorate this event, we bring a backgrounder on the nation's history, geography, polity and other aspects.
The South Korean constitution was formally proclaimed on July 17. As the citizens gear up for parade and festivities this week, it is worthwhile to check out an awesome infographic on this country, packed with essential information and trivia.
