* Turkey: Southeastern Anatolia region
* Iraq: Northern Iraq, including the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG)
* Iran: Western Iran, including the Kurdish provinces
* Syria: Northeastern Syria, with a Kurdish-controlled region
The Kurds are an ethnic group with their own language and culture, and they have long sought an independent state of Kurdistan. However, they have been denied statehood and have faced political and cultural suppression in the countries where they reside.
Here's a breakdown of where you can find Kurdish populations:
* Turkey: The largest Kurdish population is in Turkey, with an estimated 15-20 million Kurds.
* Iraq: The second largest Kurdish population is in Iraq, with an estimated 5-6 million Kurds.
* Iran: Iran is home to approximately 7-8 million Kurds.
* Syria: Syria has a Kurdish population of roughly 2-3 million.
The term "Kurdistan" is used to refer to this region, but it is important to note that it is not a unified state and the borders are not officially recognized by all countries.