Iran

Rachel SidorApril Henninger

Period 3

The Land

• Location: Iran is located in the Middle East, bordering the Gulf of Oman, the Persian Gulf, and the Caspian Sea. It is between Iraq and Pakistan.

• Landforms: The Zagros mountain range and the Alborz mountain range are found in Iran. Also common to Iran are various deserts.

The Land (Continued)

• Water systems: The Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf are found around Iran.

• Natural Resources: In Iran, petroleum, natural gas, coal, chromium, copper, iron ore, lead, manganese, zinc, and sulfur are found.

Climate and Vegetation

• Native Wildlife: Asiatic cheetah, bears, gazelles, wild pigs, wolves, jackals, panthers, Eurasian lynx, foxes

• Common Vegetation: Fruits and flowers, mainly anything that will grow in this climate

Government

• Political Leaders: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

• Type of Government: Theocratic Republic

• Life Expectancy: 69.35 years• Population: 68,278,826

History and Current Events

• 2 Important Historical Events:– After World War 2, the world went

straight into the Cold War.– The Islamic Revolution

• 1 Current Event:– Disagreements with the United States

Economy

• Type of Industry: Oil refining, petrochemicals, steel, and copper

• Major Exports: Oil, fruits, nuts, animal hides, processed foods, and spices

• Literacy Rate: 79.4% of people age 15 and over can read and write.

• Currency: Iranian rial

• Traditional Clothing: Headscarves, long skirts, vests, shirts

• Traditional Foods: Rice, khoresht, aash, kookoo, pollo, and wheat

• Languages Spoken: Persian, Turkic, Kurdish, Luri, Balochi, Arabic, and Turkish

• Religions Practiced: Muslim, Zoroastrian, Jewish, Christian, and Baha’i

• Architecture/Building Styles: Buildings in Iran often feature circle and square designs, as well as columned porches. They are also made with clay or mud.

Culture

Places to Visit

• Tourist Attractions: Skiing, beaches, and gardens

• Significant Historical Sites: The cities of Esfahan and Persepolis

Works Cited

• www.wikipedia.org – February 18, 2009• www.iranmehr.com – February 18, 2009• www.payvand.com – February 19, 2009• www.nationsencylopedia.com – February

19, 2009• www.news.bbc.co.uk – February 19, 2009