Iraq is a Republic.
Baghdad ( بغداد , [ AUDBaghdad.oggbagh ` daad ] ) is the capital of the Republic of Iraq . Iraq . The capital , and largest city , is Baghdad . In 1958 , the monarchy was overthrown and the Iraqi Republic created . A republic ( [ res publica , links = yes ] ) is a form of government in which the country is considered a `` public matter '' -- not the private concern or property of the rulers -- and where offices of state are elected or appointed , rather than inherited .