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According to localcollegeexplorer, Iran is a country located in the Middle East and has been inhabited since ancient times. Its earliest known civilization was the Elamite Empire which existed from 3000 to 539 BCE. During this time, Iran saw a great deal of cultural and scientific advancement including the invention of the first ever alphabet. From 539 to 331 BCE, Iran was part of the Achaemenid Empire before it was conquered by Alexander the Great in 331 BCE. Following Alexander’s death, Iran fell under the rule of various empires including the Seleucid and Parthian Empires until 224 CE when it became independent under the Sassanid Dynasty which lasted until 651 CE when it was conquered by Muslim Arabs. Since then, Iran has been under various Islamic dynasties such as the Safavids, Afsharids and Qajars which all contributed to its culture and architecture. In 1979, Iran experienced a revolution that overthrew its monarchy and established an Islamic Republic led by Ayatollah Khomeini. Since then, Iran has seen some economic growth due to its large oil reserves as well as its increasing number of foreign investments from other countries such as China and India. Today, Iran is an important regional player in both Asia and the Middle East and is a member of both OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) and ECO (Economic Cooperation Organization). The country has seen steady economic growth due to its strong agricultural sector as well as its manufacturing base which has helped to bolster its economy over the years. In 2010, Iran was a sovereign country located in the Middle East with a population of over 74 million people. It is the world’s 18th most populous country and has 31 provinces and 1 capital district (Tehran). The official language is Persian and the currency is the Iranian Rial (IRR). Iran has a diverse climate ranging from arid and semi-arid regions to subtropical along its Caspian coastline. In 2010, Iran had an economy heavily reliant on oil exports as well as other natural resources such as natural gas. The service sector accounted for around 60% of GDP while agriculture contributed around 20%. Major industries included textiles, construction, food processing, electronics manufacturing and tourism. Despite international sanctions imposed on Iran during this period of time, exports of these goods as well as services such as tourism helped boost economic growth during this period of time. The government of Iran in 2010 was led by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad who served from 2005-2013. During this period of time there were several economic reforms implemented to improve the country’s financial situation including increasing foreign investment into key industries such as oil & gas production, nuclear energy production and infrastructure development. Additionally, the government implemented policies to reduce poverty levels across Iran which helped boost living standards for many people during this period of time. Check ethnicityology for Iran in 2018.

Iran Archaeology
Iran Archaeology

Iran Archaeology

According to topschoolsintheusa, the archaeological activity in Iran in recent years has been strongly influenced by two political events of great international importance: the Islamic revolution of 1978-79 and the Iran-῾Irāq war which broke out in 1980. These two events have profoundly changed, in the country, the same ” ideological ” nature of cultural activity, in which the archaeological aspect obviously could not have had a particular attention. Nevertheless, if the excavation activity of the numerous foreign archaeological missions already…

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Iran Wildlife
Iran Wildlife and Economy

Iran Wildlife and Economy

Animals and Plants What is growing in Iran? Much of the country is made up of deserts or semi-deserts. No or very few plants grow here. What grows here must be able to survive in this hostile environment. Acacia trees, for example, survive even in extremely drought conditions. More plants are thriving in the mountains and along the coast of Iran. Oaks, maples and hornbeams grow in the mountains and mountains. Tamarisks can reach heights of up to 15 meters,…

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Iran Early History
Iran Early History

Iran Early History

The early period up to the first Persian empire Even during the Neolithic Age, people lived in what is now Iran. In the 4th millennium BC The Indo-Europeans immigrated to the area, followed by other tribes, all of whom were already farming and building small settlements. 728 to 550 BC The Medes established an empire. That was also the time of the immigration of the first Persians. The Assyrians followed. 550 BC The famous Persian king Cyrus II overthrew this…

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Iran Guide

Iran Guide

Iran – country information Country name Iran Official name Islamic Republic of Iran Capital Tehran Continent Asia Area 1,648,200 km2 Population 77,288,000 (2014) Foundation of a state 1/4/1979 The highest mountains Demávend 5671 m Longest rivers Karun 850 km State system an Islamic republic with a one-party system and a unicameral parliament, a de facto theocratic republic The biggest cities Tehran (capital) 8,250,000, Mashhad 2,150,000, Isfahan 1,350,000 Official language Persian (Farsi) Ethnicity/National Composition Persians 49%, Azerbaijanis 18%, Kurds 9%, Gilans…

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