What are the most spectacular roads in Iraq?

Situated in the western part of Asia, Iraq covers an area of 438,317 km2 (169,235 sq mi) and it’s bordered by Turkey, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Syria. With mountain ranges and deserts, the country offers multiple options to drive and hosts some of the most spectacular roads in the world. However, due the situation of the country, travelling is not safe due to terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, civil unrest, and Mission Iraq's limited capacity to provide support to citizens. The security situation remains volatile.

Back to war times, some of the most famous roads of the country are Highway 80, the "Highway of Death" during the Persian Gulf War, where an aircraft bombed a retreating column of Iraqi tanks and trucks, destroying 2,700 vehicles in all. Or Highway 1, which was dubbed as the world's scariest highway, where drivers had to brave for a lot of years ISIS fighters and air strikes, to bring supplies to Iraq. Due to the security environment and the threat of kidnappings, you should leave Iraq immediately by commercial means, if it's safe to do so. And remember when driving in the country that roughly 90% of the annual rainfall occurs between November and April, so prepare accordingly.

A paved highway running from Kuwait to Basra in Iraq was dubbed the "Highway of Death" during the Persian Gulf War after U.S. aircraft bombed a retreating column of Iraqi tanks and trucks, destroying 2,700 vehicles in all.

Mount Sinjar is a mountain peak at an elevation of 1.319m (4,327ft) above the sea level, located in the Nineveh Governorate of Iraq.

Located in Iraqi Kurdistan's Erbil Province, close to the borders of Iran and Turkey, Rawanduz Canyon is one of the most beautiful natural spots of the country.

Highway 1 was dubbed as the world's scariest highway. On the expressway between Jordan and Baghdad, drivers had to brave for a lot of years ISIS fighters and air strikes, to bring supplies to Iraq. It might be the most hairy truck route in the world. The number of trucks crossing into Iraq from Jordan has plummeted from 2000 to 30 on some days.

Kelashin Pass (Gardaneh-ye Kalashīn) is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.942m (9,652ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Iran and Iraq.

Mount Korek is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.103m (6,899ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Erbil, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

Located in the province of Erbil, in the Kurdistan Region, Bikhal Waterfall is one of the most beautiful tourist sites in Iraq.