Iran or Islamic Republic of Iran is a country located in the Middle East, a subcontinent of Asia. The country has an area of 1 648 000 km², where around 74.1 million inhabitants live.
The topography of the country is basically made up of plateaus, with a range of mountains around them. In the central part are established two deserts, the Dasht-e-kavir and the Dasht-e-Lut. To the north, near the Caspian Sea, lie the Elburz Mountains, home to active volcanoes. This mountainous area has the highest point in the country, Mount Demavend, with an altitude of 5,671 meters.
Street in the center of Tehran, capital of Iran.
Like most countries in the Middle East, Iran has few water resources in its territory. There are basically three big rivers, they are: Karun, Atrak and Safid. Two types of climate are identified in the region, the arid subtropical and the high altitude subtropical.
The Iranian economy is closely tied to oil production. The country's exports are linked to products such as rugs, dried fruits and spices.
Despite climatic adversities, agriculture plays an important role in the composition of the country's GDP. Iran produces wheat, barley, rye, corn, sorghum, cotton, rice, grapes, apples, pears, peaches and bananas.
In livestock, it stands out in the creation of sheep, goats and camels. In fishing, the activity has not been explored to its full potential.
General country data
Name: Islamic Republic of Iran.
Gentile: Iranian (a).
Capital: Tehran
Coat of Arms:
Official language: Persian.
HDI (Human Development Index): 0.702 (high).
Currency: Iranian rial.
By Eduardo de Freitas
Graduated in Geography
Brazil School Team
countries - geography - Brazil School