Iran
January 3, 2009 by WTN
Filed under Middle East
Flag of Iran
Capital: Tehran
Language: Persian / Arabic / Kurdish
Population: 70 500 000
Religion: Shia and Sunni Muslim
Industries: oil and petroleum products, carpets and textiles, chemicals, food.
Agriculture products: fruits and nuts, livestock and wheat.
- Generally speaking:
- Iran is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran. Country was known until 1935 as Persia.
- Historical findings dating back to 4.000 BC place civilizations and urban settlements in today’s Iran.
- Official language of Iran is Persian (many other languages are also spoken).
- In the Alborz mountain range is located Iranian highest peak, Mount Damāvand stands at 5.610 meters (18.406 ft.).









