Iran

Middle East 
Middle East, bordering the Gulf of Oman, the Persian Gulf, and the Caspian Sea, between Iraq and Pakistan.

32 00 N, 53 00 E

Independence, Freedom, Islamic Republic
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei	President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Capital
Tehran

Government
Islamic republic

Religion
Muslim 98% (Shia 89%, Sunni 9%), other (includes Zoroastrian, Jewish, Christian, and Baha'i) 2%.

Population
76,923,300 
 
Ethnic group
Persian 51%, Azeri 24%, Gilaki and Mazandarani 8%, Kurd 7%, Arab 3%, Lur 2%, Baloch 2%, Turkmen 2%, other 1%.

National Language                   
Persian
          
National Day
1 April 1979 (Republic Day)

Anthem
Ey Iran

Currency
Rial(IRR)

Attractions
Iranian Crown Jewels, Persepolis...

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Art & Cultural

The ICON

The Shah Mosque          The Shah Mosque or Masjed-e Shah , recently known as Imam Mosque is a mosque in Isfahan, Iran standing in south side of Naghsh-i Jahan Square. Built during the Safavid period, it is an excellent example of Islamic architecture of Iran, and regarded as one of the masterpieces of Persian Architecture. The Shah Mosque of Esfahan is one of the everlasting masterpieces of architecture in Iran. It is registered, along with the Naghsh-i Jahan Square, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its construction began in 1611, and its splendor is mainly due to the beauty of its seven-colour mosaic tiles and calligraphic inscriptions. The mosque is one of the treasures featured on Around the World in 80 Treasures presented by the architecture historian Dan Cruickshank. The mosque is depicted on the reverse of the Iranian 20,000 rials banknote.

Azadi Tower