FACTS ABOUT IRAN

AMAZING FACTS ABOUT IRAN

1.                 Iran is officially known as the “Islamic Republic of Iran”

2.                 Tehran is the capital city of Iran.

3.                 The total population of Iran is 82,021,564.

4.                 The natives of Iran are called Iranians.

5.                 The Rial (IRR) is official currency of Iran.

6.                 Iran shares a border with Iraq, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.

7.                 The official language of Iran is Persian.

8.                 Iran’s history is that of being one of the world’s oldest continuous civilizations.

9.                 The rich cultural legacy of Iran is indicated partly by its 21 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This is the third largest number in any one country in Asia.

10.            Poetry is very popular and special to the Iranian people.

11.            Polo was created in Iran and played as training for the cavalry as early as the 6th century BC.

12.            Soccer is the most popular sport and Iran’s national team ranks as the number one team in Asia.

13.            Freestyle wrestling is traditionally regarded as Iran’s national sport and Iranians have won many Olympic medals.

14.            Almost 70 percent of the population of Iran is under 30 years of age.

15.            Education has always been important in the Persian culture and it is important in Iran. Many people have PhDs.

16.            Iran has an acute problem with air pollution and water pollution in its towns and cities.

17.            Iran is the only country that has both an Indian Ocean coastline and a Caspian Sea one as well.

18.            Life expectancy in the country is 71.4%.

19.            The literacy rate of Iran is 86.8%.

20.            Iran Exports: petroleum 80%, chemical and petrochemical products, fruits and nuts, carpets, cement and ores.

21.            Iran Imports: industrial supplies, capital goods, foodstuffs and other consumer goods and technical services.

22.            The internet country code for Iran is .ir.