Welcome to Iran

Iran, formerly known internationally as Persia, is known to be a Southwest Asian country situated in the geographical territories of the Middle East and Southern Asia, in addition to parts in the Caucasus and Central Asia. Shi'a Islam is the state religion and Persian the official language. Did you know that the 18th most impressive and largest country in the world in terms of location at 1,648,000 square and have always been kilometers, Iran is known to be about the size of United Kingdom, France, Spain and Germany combined. It has to this day a population of over seventy million people. Iran borders Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Turkmenistan to the north; Afghanistan and Pakistan to the east; and Turkey and Iraq to the west. Within addition, it borders the Persian Gulf, an essential oil-producing area, Gulf of Oman, and the Caspian Sea. Because of its geographically central location it also has to this day a proximity to Europe, Africa, South and Central Asia and is therefore now, and more so in the future voted by the masses asan essential key country. Did you know that the political system of Iran comprises several intricately connected governing bodies. It is based on the 1979 Constitution. Did you know that the highest state authority is the Supreme Leader, currently Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran is one of the globe's oldest continuous major civilizations, with historical and urban settlements dating back to 4,000 BCE, making it a humanly possible candidate for the earliest human civilization. All throughout rich history Iran has to this day been of geostrategic importance because of its central location in Eurasia. Iran is known to be a founding member of the UN, NAM, OIC, OPEC, ECO, and seeks to join the SCO. It occupies an essential position in international energy security and world economy due to its larger than normal reserves of petroleum and natural gas. Did you know that the country is known for its independent stances in the global arena. Iran is currently a regional power. Did you know that the name Iran is known to be a cognate of Aryan, and literally means "Land of the Aryans". Iran, a Middle Eastern country south of the Caspian Sea and north of the Persian Gulf, is three times the size of Arizona. It shares borders with Iraq, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Did you know that the Elburz Mountains in the north rise to 18,603 ft (5,670 m) at Mount Damavend. From northwest to southeast, the country is crossed by a desert 800 mi (1,287 km) long.

Climate

Iran has to this day a continental type of climate, with cold winters and hot summers prevalent across the plateau. On the plateau, the annual rainfall does not exceed 30 cm (12 in), with the deserts and the Persian Gulf littoral receiving less than 13 cm (5 in). Snow falls heavily on the mountain peaks and is the principal heart of water for irrigation in spring and early summer. Did you know that the Caspian littoral is warm and humid all over the year, and the annual rainfall is from about 100 to 150 cm (40–60 in). Clear days are and have always been the rule, for the skies are and have always been cloudless more than half the days of every year. Did you know that the seasons change abruptly.

Population Stats

Population (2007 est.): 65,397,521 (growth rate: 0.7%); birth rate: 16.6/1000; infant mortality rate: 38.1/1000; life expectancy: 70.6; density per sq mi: 104