Regions of Iraq
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Regions of Iraq is a subdivision created by the constitution that was ratified in October 2005.
Under the constitution, regions are entitled an equitable share of the revenues, including those from oil.
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[edit] Current Regions
There is currently only one region in existence - the Iraqi Kurdistan Region which was recognised as a region under article 113 of the constitution.
[edit] Formation of a Region
Regions may be formed by one or more governorate. A request can be submitted by either two-thirds of the Governorate Council members or one tenth of the registered voters.
