Iran

Formation

April 1, 1979

Capital

Tehran

Population

87.92 million (2021)

Iran

About

A country in western Asia historically known as Persia. It is bordered by Iraq, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan.The country is governed by an authoritarian regime with laws based on Ja'fari Shia Islam. 

Trivia

The country has its own calendar which is a solar calendar. The weekend in Iran is Thursday and Friday. Popular Iranian dishes include slow-cooked stews with rice.

Celebrities Born In Iran