Iran covers an area of 1,648,195 square kilometers in southwestern Asia. Its population is 65,000,000. Its capital is Tehran.
Where does the name "IRAN" come from?
Etymology of Iran is made up of "Ir" (i:r) + an (Aan). "Er" which later on became "Ir" is the root of the word arya in the ancient languages of the time which meant 'an' is a suffix of location as in Tehran, Isfahan, Farahan, Azarpaygan, and used to be 'ana' in Old Persian. In Middle Persian and Modern Persian, it is 'an'. Therefore, Iran means "land of Ayrans".
What is the national language in IRAN?The national language is Persian (Farsi). It is the language of government and public instruction as well as the mother tongue of half of the population. Kurdish, Luri, Gilaki, Baluchi, and Turkish dialects are spoken in different parts of Iran as well.
Which calendar IRAN uses?
Iran is the only country in the Middle East that uses the solar calendar, which originated before the beginning of the Persian Empire (550 BC). Persian New Year's Day (Norouz) is on March 21, the vernal equinox.
What is the governing system in IRAN?
Iran was a constitutional monarchy, and turned to a republic due to an Islamic movement in 1979.
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