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Don’t Be Surprised By Kurdish Views And Hospitality

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More than 90% of the Kurds want to be separated from Iraq and not just be an autonomous region. Kurdistan is the most developed zone in the country, not only because it has the largest oil reserves in the land, but also because of central business hubs like Erbil and its control of main borders with Turkey and Iran. Kurdistan used to be a single country and was not split across four nations, but it ended up getting divided when the British Empire decided to draw the Middle Eastern map a certain way. The Kurds held a referendum in October 2017 to push for their independence, but international pressure and threats prevented them from moving forward. Despite their political dilemma, you’ll discover the Kurds remain a proud and distinctive community. They’re also incredibly hospitable and are very fond of visiting foreigners. When you travel to Kurdistan, you will receive many invitations to their homes, to have lunch or enjoy a cup of chai tea.