IRAN
Iran is one of the most important countries in the Middle East with its deep-rooted history and rich cultural heritage. The country, which carries the heritage of the Persian Empire, draws attention with its historical buildings in Persepolis, Pasargad and Isfahan.
Iran, whose capital is Tehran, has an important place in the Islamic world and is the center of the Shiite sect. It is famous for its rich architecture, tile-decorated mosques, and traditional markets. Cities such as Shiraz and Yazd are among the important centers of poetry, art and architecture.

Official Information
Official information about Iran
OFFICIAL NAME: Islamic Republic of Iran
RELIGION: Islam (official sect Shiism)
LANGUAGE: Persian
FORM OF GOVERNMENT: Islamic Republic
SUPREME LEADER: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
PRESIDENT: Ebrahim Raisi

Demographic Information
Demographic information of Iran
CAPITAL: Tehran
IMPORTANT CITIES: Tehran, Mashhad, Isfahan, Shiraz, Tabriz, Qom, Kerman, Yazd, Ahvaz
POPULATION: 88,000,000
AREA: 1,648,195 km²

Country Data
Country data belonging to Iran
INTERFACE: Iranian Rial (IRR)
$1 = 422,500 IRR (as of February 26, 2025)
PHONE CODE: +98
INTERNET COUNTRY CODE: .IR



