 Iran — (i ran) |
About The People
Did You Know... Iran was formerly called Persia, a name which comes from the Fars province »» More
Eating & Recipes... The midday meal is the most important meal of the day. Dinner is usually se »» More
In Their Language... A handshake is the customary greeting in Iran. A slight bow or nod whi »» More
Fashion... Iranians dress formally and conservatively in public. Men usually wear West »» More
Socializing... Iranians have a rich cultural heritage, including the great Persian Empire, »» More
Family... The family unit is strong in Iran and provides its members with identity, s »» More
Sports & Recreation... Iranians enjoy chess and many argue it was invented in Iran. Wrestling »» More
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Iran History
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Members of the Achaemenid royal bodyguard, from a bas-relief at Persepolis
THE ISLAMIC REVOLUTION in 1979 brought a sudden end to the rule of
the Pahlavi dynasty, which for fifty years had been identified with
the »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Tehran »» History of Tehran
Population: 66,429,284
GDP: $842,000,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 1,649,000 (sq km) 636,679 (sq mi)
Currency: Iranian rial
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