Interesting Iran Facts
Iran is a coastal country located in Southern Asia where it is bordered by Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, the Caspian Sea, Gulf of Oman and Persian Gulf. It spreads across 1,648,200 km2 of land. The approximate population of Iran is in excess of 81,162,788.
Check out interesting Iran facts and information about this Asian country with our fact file for kids. Discover important facts about the geography, landscape, landmarks, flag, population, size, continent, language, people, culture, climate, currency and location of Iran.
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Iran Fact File: Continent: Asia * Country Name(s): Iran, Islamic Republic of Iran * Location: Southern Asia * Bordering: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, the Caspian Sea, Gulf of Oman and Persian Gulf * Capital City: Tehran * Size: 1,648,200 km2 * Estimated Population: over 81,162,788 * Currency: Iranian rial (IRR) * Language(s): Persian * Country Code: +98
Interesting Iran Facts for Kids
Interesting Facts for Kids 1: Size & location facts
Iran belongs to the continent of Asia, where it has a coastal position and is bordered by Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, the Caspian Sea, Gulf of Oman and Persian Gulf. There are seven continents in the world: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Antarctica, Australia (Oceania). Asia is the world's largest continent, spanning a total area of 43,820,000 km2. Asia has 48 countries, with some countries belonging to both Asia and Europe, and forms 29.5% of the world's landmass. Iran is a coastal country that spreads across a total area of approximately 1,648,200 km2. It is the sixth largest country by land area on the continent of Asia.
Interesting Facts for Kids 2: Population facts
The population of this Asian country is over 81,162,788 people. The majority of Iran's inhabitants reside in Tehran which is the country's most populous city. Iran has a high population when compared to most other countries across the world, its overall population density is approximately 46 people per sq km. The estimated population of Asia is approximately 4,393,296,000 inhabitants, making it the continent with the largest population in the world. The continents in order of population, starting with highest population first, are: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Australia (Oceania Region) and Antarctica. The total population of the entire world is in excess of 7.6 billion people.
Interesting Facts for Kids 3: Capital & major cities
The capital of Iran is Tehran. The names of other major cities located in this country are Mashhad, Isfahan, Karaj, Tabriz and Shiraz.
Interesting Facts for Kids 4: Country borders
The following information provides a guideline to the approximate border lengths of Iran:
Coastline 2,440 km, Afghanistan 921 km, Armenia 44 km, Azerbaijan 689 km, Iraq 1,599 km, Pakistan 959 km, Turkey 534 km, Turkmenistan 1,148 km.
Interesting Facts for Kids 5: Climate and geography facts
The climate of Iran can be described as being arid to semiarid for the most part, with coastal areas receiving subtropical conditions. The geography of Iran consists of rugged mountain regions, central basin, deserts, coastal areas and plains. The lowest point of Iran is the Caspian Sea at -28m, and the highest point of elevation is Kuh-e Damavand at 5,625m.
Interesting Facts for Kids 6: Natural Resources of Iran
Natural resources can be defined as materials and substances that occur naturally on Earth. Natural resources are very important across the world, and can be exploited for economic gain. The level of resources that occur naturally in an individual country are influenced by varying factors such as the geography, climate and location of that country. Some countries are very rich in natural resources, where as others have limited to none. Countries that have particularly rich resources include Russia, The United States, Saudi Arabia and Canada. Food, construction and transport are three primary examples of uses of natural resources. The following information provides examples of these uses: fish occurs naturally in streams, rivers, lakes and oceans, and can be caught for food consumption. Wood/timber can be extracted from forests for construction purposes, i.e. to build homes and furniture. Crude oils can be refined into different kinds of fuels in order to power vehicles/cars. The natural resources found in Iran include natural gas, petroleum, coal, chromium, iron ore, copper, lead, manganese, zinc and sulfur.
Interesting Facts for Kids 7: Language facts
The official language of Iran is Perisan. Azeri Turkic, Kurdish, Balochi, Gilaki, Mazandarani, Luri, and Arabic are also spoken in this country.
Interesting Facts for Kids 8: Religion facts
The primary religion of Iran is Muslim at approximately 99% of the population. The majority are Shia Muslims, and less than 10% are Sunni Muslims. Sunni and Shia are two main branches of Islam. People belonging to the Islamic religion worship Allah. In the English language, the word Allah refers to God in Islam. Those belonging to the religion of Islam believe in one god. Most of Iran’s population are Muslim and follow the practices of Islam.
Interesting Facts for Kids 9: Symbols of Iran
Every country has its own unique culture, history and identity. Flags, symbols, emblems, mottos, songs, anthems and colors are used by countries worldwide to represent national pride and identity. These national symbols are forged through a nation's unique history and can represent both hardship and prosperity, embodying freedom, strength and unity. Flags, emblems, songs, mottos and colors reflect the past, present and future hopes of a country, and create an important image to the rest of the world. National symbols can represent a combination of things that are important to a country such as birds, animals, plants, geographical features, tools of agriculture, crops, and tools of war. Here are some important facts on the symbols, songs and colors of Iran:
National symbol(s): lion
National colors: green, white and red
National Anthem/Song: Soroud-e Melli-ye Jomhouri-ye Eslami-ye Iran (Translation: National Anthem of the Islamic Republic of Iran)
National Holiday(s): Republic Day, 1 April (1979)