Middle East, bordering the Gulf of Oman, the Persian Gulf, and the Caspian Sea, between Iraq and Pakistan.
Known as Persia until 1935, Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling monarchy was overthrown and Shah Mohammad Reza PAHLAVI was forced ...
Longitude: 53
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Iran:
10,606.319 km
Terrain:
Rugged, mountainous rim; high, central basin with deserts, mountains; small, discontinuous plains along both coasts.
Natural Resources:
Petroleum, natural gas, coal, chromium, copper, iron ore, lead, manganese, zinc, sulfur.
Industries:
Petroleum, petrochemicals, gas, fertilizer, caustic soda, textiles, cement and other construction materials, food processing (particularly sugar refining and vegetable oil production), ferrous and nonferrous metal fabrication, armaments.
Population: 88,386,937
Population is concentrated in the north, northwest, and west, reflecting the position of the Zagros and Elburz Mountains; the vast dry areas in the center and eastern parts of the country, around the deserts of the Dasht-e Kavir and Dasht-e Lut, have a much lower population density.
Area: 1,648,195 km2
almost 2.5 times the size of Texas; slightly smaller than Alaska
Strategic location on the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, which are vital maritime pathways for crude oil transport.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| fas | Persian (Farsi) |
Persian Farsi (official), Azeri and other Turkic dialects, Kurdish, Gilaki and Mazandarani, Luri, Balochi, Arabic
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| IRR | Iranian rial | ﷼ |
Capital City: Tehran
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 7:02 pm (GMT+03:30)
The flag of Iran is composed of three equal horizontal bands of green, white and red. A red emblem of Iran is centered in the white band and Arabic inscriptions in white span the bottom edge of the green band and the top edge of the red band.
Bordering Countries
Iran is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Iran
You're in for a treat! Iran is a fascinating place to explore, especially from March to May, September to November. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful landscapes from mountains to deserts
- Unique Persian architecture
- Political instability and occasional unrest
- Strict dress codes and regulations
- Language barrier in rural areas
- 4.5HIGH RISK
Travel is risky, prepare well and consider avoiding
- Iranian cuisine features rice, herbs, and meats.
- Popular dishes include kebabs and saffron rice.
- Persian sweets and tea are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the city of Isfahan
- Explore the ancient ruins of Persepolis
- See the Golestan Palace in Tehran
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