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Iran

Flag of Iran

Official languages
Capital

Tehran
Area
Government
1,648,195 km2
Islamic republic
Population
Religion
80,840,713 (2014 estimate)[1]
Shia Islam
Time zone
Currency
UTC-3:30 (UTC-4:30 during DST)
Iranian rial
Demonym Iranian
Monarch Current
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Iran is a country in the Middle East region of Asia. It is bordered by Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, and Turkmenistan. It also borders the Caspian Sea, the Persian Gulf, and the Gulf of Oman. Tehran is the capital and largest city.

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