Quick Facts
- Full Country Name: Islamic Republic of Iran
- Local Name: Jomhoori-e-Islami-e-Iran
- Capital: Tehran
- Language: Persian (official), Farsi, Kurdish.
- Currency: Iranian rial (IRR) = 100 dinars.
- People: Persian (Farsis) (65%), Azari (25%), Arab (4%), Lors (2%), Turkmen (2%), Kurdish, Armenian, Jewish.
- Life Expectancy: Male: 68.58, Female: 71.4.
- Religion: Shi'a Muslim (89%), Sunni Muslim (10%), Zoroastrian, Jewish, Christian, Baha'i (1%).
- Size (sq km): 1,648,195 (18th)
- Population: 70,472,846 (17th)
- Population Density per sq km: 42 (158th)
- Country Dialling Code: 98
- Internet Country Code: .ir
- Time Zone: GMT +3.5
- Voltage Guide: 220 AC, 50 Hz.
- Finance: Traveller's cheques not accepted. Unlimited foreign cash can be imported.
- Business Hours: 0800-1600 Sat-Wed, closed Thurs-Friday.
- GDP: US$340 billion
- GDP per Capita: US$5,000
- Annual Growth: 4.2%
- Inflation: 19%
- Major Industries: Oil, gas, agriculture, carpets, armaments.
- Major Trading Partners: Japan, Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Belgium.
- Personal Safety: Generally welcoming and safe. Observe Islamic customs strictly. Note that there is a total ban on video cameras.
