Quick Facts

People and Place

• Kurds are an ethnic and linguistic group with a historic homeland spanning parts of Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Syria.
• Population estimates vary widely by source and methodology, but most modern references place the Kurdish population in the tens of millions.

Language

• Kurdish is a West Iranian language with several major dialect groups.
• Script usage varies by region (Latin vs. Perso-Arabic scripts).

Culture

• Music, dance, and oral storytelling are central to cultural life.
• Regional traditions vary, but hospitality and community gatherings are widely shared values.

Notes on Sources

Population figures and regional statistics vary by source and year. When citing numbers publicly, include a date and a source so readers can interpret the estimate in context.