Iran: flag, capital and facts

Iran is a country in Southern Asia. Its capital is Tehran. It covers about 1,648,195 km² (636,371 sq mi). The official language is Persian (Farsi). It shares land borders with 7 countries.

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Iran at a glance

Official name: Islamic Republic of Iran
Capital: Tehran
Region: Southern Asia (Asia)
Area: 1,648,195 km² (636,371 sq mi)
Official language: Persian (Farsi)
Currency: Iranian rial (﷼)
People: Iranian
Calling code: +98
Internet domain: .ir, ایران.
Landlocked: No
UN member: Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Iran is Tehran.

Iran is in Southern Asia, part of the Asia region.

Iran uses the Iranian rial (﷼).

The official language of Iran is Persian (Farsi).

Iran borders Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Pakistan, Türkiye and Turkmenistan.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).

Iran at a glance

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