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{{infobox Country
|country = Iraq
|map = <map lat='33.302986181224135' lng='4443.582519531255' zoom='65' view='0' height='300' float='right' />
|language = Arabic
|capital = [[Baghdad]]
There is an agreement between the two countries that individuals can only cross the border with taxis. However, if you wait for a while at the border and explain that you want to ''otostop'' the turkish guards may pay for your taxi (if they like you). This happened to hitchwiki member Vlad.
On the way back, the Iraq side is walkable by foot, but when you reach the Turkish side they expect that you have a taxi. When they see you're cleary clearly a backpacker type, they might be more lenient and arrange for a passing truck to take you through. In short, easier to cross the Turkish side without a taxi on the way back from Iraq.
=== Hitching ===
Hitchhiking is almost unheard of in Kurdistan, though very possible. Many bystanders will advise you to go to the bus terminal or take a taxi and won't understand what you're doing. However, trucks usually stop and will take you for free as will many cars. Some people may expect money (this is normal in Kurdistan), and see the ride as if they're a taxi. It's good to say that you have no money (''para no'') before you take the ride. Most people will respond with a carefree wave of the hand and invite you in, and some will drive away.
Kurdish people are very friendly and will go out of thier their way to help you. Its very normal to be picked up and invited to stay at the family home of the driver.
=== Checkpoints ===
=== Camping ===
[[Camping]] is possible in Kurdistan and safe. If you camp somewhere where people can see you, the police may come by and check your passports, but its unlikely that youll you'll get any further hassle from the authorities.
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