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Iraqis in Denmark

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Iraqis in Denmark consist of both immigrants from Iraq to Denmark and their descendants, and may hold either Iraqi or Danish citizenship.

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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. They are the largest Arab ethnic groups living in Denmark. They mostly live in the capital Copenhagen, especially in the Nørrebro area.

13,000 Danish Iraqis participated in the Iraqi legislative election in January 2005

Iraqi nationals currently make up the largest group of unsuccessful asylum seekers in Denmark.

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
  • Aida Nadeem, musician
  • Avar Raza, footballer
  • Zeena Zaki, Iraqi fashion designer born in Copenhagen
  • Mustafa Hassan, footballer
  • Hussein tai, contemporary artist
  • Ihan Haydar, drummer in the popband L.I.G.A

    • References

    Iraqis in Denmark Wikipedia
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