Petrochemical products in this region are produced from hydrocarbons derived from crude oil and natural gas, which are abundant resources in many countries within West Asia. West Asia has abundant reserves of crude oil, and countries like Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates are among the largest producers in the world. Petrochemical polymers and plastics offer a wide range of properties and can be tailored to meet specific requirements. Petrochemical products serve as vital raw materials for numerous industries. Iraq is located in Western Asia and is bordered by Turkey to the north, Syria to the northwest, Jordan and Saudi Arabia to the west, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to the south, and Iran to the east. The capital of Iraq is the city of Baghdad and the currency of this country is the Iraqi dinar, which is known by the code IQD. The official language of this country is Arabic, but Kurdish and other languages are also used in some regions of the country. The majority of Iraqis follow Islamic beliefs, with a Shiite majority and a Sunni minority.
