Iraqis in Denmark
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| (31,322 (2015)[1]) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Copenhagen, Jutland | |
| Languages | |
| Danish, Iraqi Arabic, English | |
| Religion | |
| Predominantly Islam and Christianity (Syriac Christianity and Catholic). | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Iraqi diaspora, Arabs in Denmark |
Iraqis in Denmark consist of both immigrants from Iraq to Denmark and their descendants, and may hold either Iraqi or Danish citizenship.
Demography and distribution
With a total Iraqi population in Denmark numbering of 31,322 , there are organizations such as the Iraqi-Danish Culture Days, which is currently organized in the capital of Copenhagen.[2] They are one of the largest Arab ethnic groups living in Denmark. They mostly live in the capital Copenhagen, especially in the Nørrebro area.
Only 13,000 Danish Iraqis participated in the Iraqi legislative election in January 2005.[3]
Iraqi nationals currently make up the largest group of unsuccessful asylum seekers in Denmark.[4]
Notable people
- Fenar Ahmad, filmmaker, producer
- Anja Al-Erhayem, filmmaker, born to Iraqi father and Danish mother
- Mohamed Ali, singer who appeared on Denmark's X Factor
- Tariq Hashim, director[5]
- Aida Nadeem, musician
- Avar Raza, footballer
- Zeena Zaki, Iraqi fashion designer born in Copenhagen[6]
See also
References
- ↑ Statistikbanken. "Danmarks Statistik". Retrieved 2010-01-30.
- ↑ Iraqi-Danish Culture Days Festival in Copenhagen
- ↑ 13000 Iraqis cast vote in Denmark; 95 percent turn
- ↑ Information on Return and Reintegration for Iraqi Migrants in Denmark (IRRIM)
- ↑ https://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20071207104454/New%20Documentaries%20Shine%20Light%20on%20Arab%20World
- ↑ http://www.juleadomani.com/ About Zeena Zaki
External links
- The Council of Iraqi Community in Denmark http://iraqicouncil.dk/
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