About Iran

Iran was better known as Persia until 1935.But Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979 .The constitution of Iran was formed in 2-3 December 1979; revised 1989 The government of Iran consist of three parts Executive, Legislative, and judiciary. Iran is located in the Middle East, bordering the Gulf of Oman, the Persian Gulf, and the Caspian Sea, between Iraq and Pakistan.Latitude of Iran is 32 00 N while the longitude is 53 00 E. The climate of Iran is genarally arid or semiarid and subtropical along Caspian coast The lowest point of Iran is Caspian Sea -28 m. The is Damavand 5,671 m .The popular natural resources of Iran are petroleum, natural gas, coal, chromium, copper, iron ore, The possible natural hazards of Iran can be periodic droughts, floods; dust storms, sandstorms and even earthquakes . The population of Iran is 68,017,860.The major language of Iran are Persian and Persian dialects 58%. The Government type of Iran is theocratic republic

The Capital of Iran is Tehran. Iran has got total 305 (2004 est.) airports.The Railways areas cover a total of 7,203 k. The major exports items of Iran are petroleum 80%, chemical and petrochemical products, fruits and nuts, carpets.