South Central Zone 2003–2008 Flag of Poland Zones in Iraq in 2003. Polish zone (South Central), marked in pink. Status Military occupation Capital Camp Babylon (2003–2004) Al Diwaniyah (2004–2008) Historical era Iraq War • Occupation of Iraq 2003 • End of occupation 31 December 2008 Area 2003 65,632 km2 (25,341 sq mi) 2005 28,655 km2 (11,064 sq mi) Population • 2003 5 000 000 • 2005 3 000 000 Preceded by Succeeded by Iraq Iraq