Geography
Iran is in Southern Asia, Asia. Its listed coordinates are 32, 53; it has Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan.
Neighboring countries: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan
Asia
Iran
Iran is a country in Southern Asia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Tehran
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Southern Asia
- Population
- 86 million
- Area
- 1,648,195 km²
- Currency
- Iranian rial (IRR)
- Official language
- Persian (Farsi)
- Calling code
- +98
- Internet TLD
- .ir
- Time zone
- UTC+03:30
Iran map preview: 32.00, 53.00
People and Culture
Iran uses Persian (Farsi) in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Iran varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Iran is recorded with the official name Islamic Republic of Iran. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Tehran
- Southern Asia cultural and historic sites
- Asia map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Tehran
- Time zone data: UTC+03:30
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Iran is grouped under Asia.
- Iran has a listed area of 1,648,195 km².
- Iran is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Iran
What is the capital of Iran?
The capital of Iran is Tehran.
What continent is Iran in?
Iran is in Asia.
What currency does Iran use?
Iran uses the Iranian rial.
What language is spoken in Iran?
Persian (Farsi) is listed for Iran in this database.