Basic Facts About Iran

Basic Facts About Iran

Full nameThe Islamic Republic of Iran (officially)/Iran/Persia
Iranian nameجمهوری اسلامی ایران Jomhuri-ye Eslāmi-ye Irān
Area1,648,195 km2
Population82,531,700
CapitalTehran
National flagthe three colored flags (green, white, red)
Location Western Asia, Middle East
Official languagesPersian
Recognized regional languagesPersian, Azerbaijani, Kurdish, Luri, Balochi, Arabic,Gilak, Mazandarani, Turkish
CurrencyRial (IRR) and Toman
Driving sideright
Calling code0098
ReligionIslam, Christianity, Judaism, Zoroastrianism
Territorial SeasCaspian Sea, Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman