اتجاهات النظام الحضري في العراق 1957-2010

الملخص EN

The research adopts the study of the trends of the national urban system in Iraq for the period 1957-2010.

Statistical data from formal resources formed the base for the analysis of this study.

The research showed, that the urban centers in our country are not arranged according to any acknowledged rule, as regards to the sizes, distribution and spacing among them.

The prevailed system in Iraq during this period is the primate city system, presented in the capital (Baghdad).

Baghdad advances all urban centers, even mosul and basrah which are considered as second and third – class cities by the overrate ratio of population in size, number of employees, large industrial firms and investments.

This system may be accepted from the economic point of view in the earlier stage of spatial development.

But its continuity to now made most parts of the country suffer from backwardness including Baghdad which faces urban and environmental problems.

According to the indexes of the study, an urban system strategy within the frame of balanced spatial development is suggested.

Several conclusions are induced, and recommendations are also propounded.