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Exploring Iran: Geography, History, Economy, and Culture

Iran, formerly known as Persia, is a nation located between Iraq and Pakistan, characterized by its rugged, mountainous terrain and arid climate. Its rich history dates back to the reign of ancient figures like Darius and Cyrus the Great. Economically, Iran has a GDP of $13,100 amidst significant challenges like a US trade embargo. Culturally, Iran is predominantly Muslim, with diverse ethnic groups such as Persians, Kurds, and Lurs. Notable customs include observances of significant events related to Khomeini. Despite limitations, literacy rates are impressive, with 89% of the population able to read.

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Exploring Iran: Geography, History, Economy, and Culture

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  1. I R A N The Iranian Flag Emmett Green 3/10/09 ¾ Block

  2. G E O G R A P H Y >Relative Location-Between Iraq and Pakistan >Absolute Location-32o North, 53o East >Movement-331 airports in Iran and 8,367 kilometers of railway >Physical Place-mountains, rugged, small, arid, and semiarid Iran on a map

  3. H I S T O R Y >Iran, used to be called Persia in ancient times was by ruled by people like Darius and Cyrus and Cyrus the Great. 550 B.C. through 331 B.C. > Persians ruled with a government founded by the Safavid Dynasty in the 1500’s. >In 1995 the United States imposed a full trade embargo on Iran after instituting it a terrorist country. A site called Taq-a-Boston near the heart of the Zagros Mountains.

  4. E C O N O M Y >13,100$ GDP in Iran compared to 48,000$ GDP in United States >89% of people in Iran can read >39.93 babies die per 1,000 births > 23% of people own cars >25% of people own televisions A busy street in Tehran, Iran

  5. POLITICS Iran is a monarchy by democratic theorists meaning one person holds the power. Iran’s current president is MahmoudAhmadinejad MahmoudAhmadinejad

  6. C U L T U R E >Muslim >Persian, or Farsi, Kurds, Lurs, Balichi >Some custom/holidays are: Khomeini’s Exile on May 4th, and Khomeini’s Death on May 5th >Men have beards and dress western style >Women are encouraged to dress head to toe in public Typical clothing in Iran

  7. F A C T S A N D F I G U R E S >Population-65, 397, 501 people live in Iran >Growth Rate-0.782 >Life Expectancy (Male) 69 (Women) 72 >Literacy Rate (Male) 88% (Female) 77% Schoolgirls and a school teacher

  8. I N T E R E S T I N G I N F O 1 >Women were discharged from military service in 2008 >Internet access and speed is limited by the law but some café’s have internet >Other natural resources are manganese, sulfur, zinc, copper, natural gas, petroleum, coal, chromium, iron ore, and lead

  9. I N T E R E S T I N G I N F O 2 >Tehran, Iran is 6349.33 miles away from Washington D.C. >Tehran Iran is 8 ½ hours ahead of Washington D.C.

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