Iran

Country

Iran

Capital

Tehran

Continent

Asia

Currency

Iranian rial

Flag

Iran_Flag

Land Area (Km²)

1,628,550

Population

83,992,949

Rank (Population)

18th

World Share (Population)

1.08%

Interesting Facts

1. Iran has the highest volcano in Asia. It is 5069 metres tall.

2. In Iran, females over the age of 13-15 must wear a hijab in public.

3. The population of Iran is near 80 million, making it the 18th most populated country in the world.

4. The capital of Iran is Tehran, that means, “warm slope.” More than 14 million people live there.

5. Iran ranks second in the world in natural gas and third in oil reserves.

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