Iran: flag, capital and facts
Iran is a country in South & Central Asia (Asia). Its capital is Tehran. Population — 91,567,738. Area — 1,648,195 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Iran
Green, white, and red with a patterned border.
The capital of Iran — Tehran
Tehran is the capital of Iran. Tehran sits below the Alborz mountains, clear to see in the early morning.
Facts about Iran
- Official name
- Islamic Republic of Iran
- Capital
- Tehran
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- South & Central Asia
- Population
- 91,567,738
- Area
- 1,648,195 km²
- Currency
- IRR (﷼)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 32°, 53°
How to remember the name
The nameIran is ancient Persia — the home of Persian carpets and Persian cats.
Did you know?
Iran used to be called Persia — that's where Persian carpets and cats come from.
Flags that look alike
These flags are easy to mix up with the flag of Iran — in the game they are trained side by side, so the difference sticks.
Other countries of South & Central Asia
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