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Iran

ایران

Southern Asia, Asia

Persian (Farsi)

Iran (ایران) is a country in Southern Asia, Asia. With a population of 85,961,000 and an area of 1,648,195 km², the capital city is Tehran. The official language is Persian (Farsi). The national currency is the Iranian rial (﷼ IRR).

Quick Facts

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Tehran
Capital
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85,961,000
Population
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1,648,195 km²
Area
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﷼ IRR
Currency
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+98
Dial Code
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.ir, ایران.
TLD

Economy

Iran has a GDP per capita of $5,190, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$5,190
GNI per Capita$5,130

Geography

Iran is located in Southern Asia at coordinates 32.00°N, 53.00°E. It shares borders with 7 countries. The highest point is Damavand at 5,610 m.

ContinentAsia
Coordinates32.00°N, 53.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointDamavand
5,610 m
🏞️ Longest RiverRudbal River
3,200 km
TimezonesUTC+03:30

UNESCO World Heritage

Iran is home to 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, reflecting its rich cultural and natural history.

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3

World Heritage Sites

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Iran, including Yadegar-e Emam Stadium with a capacity of 66,833 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumYadegar-e Emam Stadium
66,833 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Iran

What is the capital of Iran?
The capital of Iran is Tehran.
What is the population of Iran?
Iran has a population of approximately 85,961,000 people.
What currency does Iran use?
Iran uses the Iranian rial (﷼ IRR).
What language is spoken in Iran?
The official language of Iran is Persian (Farsi).
What is the area of Iran?
Iran covers a total area of 1,648,195 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Iran?
The GDP per capita of Iran is approximately $5,190.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Iran have?
Iran has 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)