Iran

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Iran

Iran's Government

Intersting Fact

Iran's History

Iran's Flag

Iran's Culture

Iran ranks second in the world in natural gas and third in oil reserves

The largest ethnic group of Iran is Persian, constituting about 51 percent of the population.

During the Qajar dynasty, the Russians and the British fought for economic control of the area, and during World War I, Iran's neutrality did not stop it from becoming a battlefield for Russian and British troops. A coup in 1921 brought Reza Kahn to power. In 1925, he became shah and changed his name to Reza Shah Pahlavi. He subsequently did much to modernize the country and abolished all foreign extraterritorial rights

Iran is one of the world's oldest continuous major civilizations, with historical and urban settlements dating back to 4000 BC.

White - peace and honesty

Red - hardiness, bravery, strength & valour

Green - hope, joy and love and in many cultures have a sacred significance as that of Iran

Iran has been an Islamic theocracy since the Pahlavi monarchy was overthrown on Feb. 11, 1979.

By: Theodore Harrold, III

Iran borders Afghanistan, Iraq, Turkmenistan, Persian Gulf, and Caspian Sea.