The Kurdish population primarily inhabits a mountainous region spanning parts of Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Syria, roughly 190,000 km2 (73,000 sq mi) in Turkey, 125,000 km2 (48,000 sq mi) in Iran, 65,000 km2 (25,000 sq mi) in Iraq, and 12,000 km2 (4,600 sq mi) in Syria, with a total area of approximately 392,000 km2 (151,000 sq mi). This area is often referred to as Kurdistan. Additionally, the Kurdistan Region in Iraq is a semi-autonomous region within Iraq, comprising roughly 74,000 sq mi.
Key points:
Kurdistan as a Region:
The term "Kurdistan" refers to a geographic region historically inhabited by Kurds, encompassing parts of Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Syria.
Iraqi Kurdistan:
A semi-autonomous region within Iraq, governed by the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG).
Area Estimates:
The total area associated with Kurdistan is estimated to be around 392,000 square kilometers (151,000 square miles).
KRG in Iraq:
The KRG, specifically, covers an area of roughly 74,000 square miles.