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Iran — silhouette, capital and facts
Iran is in Asia and its capital is Tehran. With about 89 million people and 1,648,195 km², it ranks 17th in area and 17th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Iran, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Tehran
- Continent
- Asia
- Population
- about 89 million
- Area
- 1,648,195 km²
- Language
- Persian
- Currency
- Iranian rial
- Flag colors
- green, white, red
Borders
Iran shares a land border with 7 countries: Iraq, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan.
Fun facts about Iran
- Qanats, underground water channels created thousands of years ago, still irrigate arid parts of Iran.
- Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Persian Empire, was begun by Darius I around 520 BC.
- Iran produces most of the world's saffron.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Iran?
The capital of Iran is Tehran.
Which continent is Iran in?
Iran is in Asia.
Which countries border Iran?
Iran shares a land border with 7 countries: Iraq, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Iran?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Iran is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Iran?
Qanats, underground water channels created thousands of years ago, still irrigate arid parts of Iran. Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Persian Empire, was begun by Darius I around 520 BC. Iran produces most of the world's saffron.
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