The document provides information about cities, people, and innovation in Iran. It notes that Tehran is the largest city with over 8 million people. It also discusses the demographics of Iran's population, noting that 70% live in cities, over 60% are under 40, and the largest group is aged 25-29. Additionally, it gives insights into Iranian culture, such as eating meals on carpets, the popularity of rugs and sweets, and drinking tea. The document also explores possibilities for innovation in Iran like self-driving cars, mobile payments, and growing internet access.

1. Iran

2. Part # 1
Cities and other places
in Iran

3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Iranian_cities_by_population
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/maps/maptemplate_IR.html
City People
Tehran 8 million
Tabriz 3 million
Mashhad 2.5 million
Bandar Abbas 0.4 million

4. Tehran is at the foot of Alborz mountains,
so the view is beautiful and some streets are steep
http://www.quora.com/Iran/What-is-everyday-life-like-in-Tehran

5. Further inspiration
https://youtu.be/9E1xMGGR1q4
http://tehranlive.org/

6. Part # 2
People who live in Iran

7. http://worldpopulationreview.com/countries/iran-population/
The
population
of Iran is
growing
strongly

8. People in Iran are friendly, open,
welcoming, and helpful.
http://www.destination-innovation.com/articles/impressions-of-iran/
http://www.mytravelaffairs.com/iran-interesting-facts/
http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/everyone-we-met-in-iran-wanted-to-be-friendly-and-welcoming-9428387.html

9. 70% of the people in Iran live in cities.
In 1979, 50% lived in cities.
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/b110ec2e-04b0-11e5-95ad-00144feabdc0.html

10. Over 60% of Iran's population is under the age of 40.
They want, for example,
 to have internet access.
 to be a part of international communities.
 to be able to exercise their own free will.
http://www.pri.org/stories/2015-06-03/young-iranians-want-more-freedom-and-normal-life-and-they-may-finally-be-getting

11. In Tehran, “startup weekends” attracted
nearly 2,000 kids looking to learn
entrepreneurship and innovate.
https://hbr.org/2014/05/what-its-like-being-a-business-traveler-in-iran/

12. http://www.economist.com/news/special-report/21628597-after-decades-messianic-fervour-iran-becoming-more-mature-and-modern-country
The largest population group in Iran are 25 – 29 years old.
They number more than 8 million people.

13. The number of people in Iran doing tertiary education
has increased strongly
http://www.economist.com/news/special-report/21628597-after-decades-messianic-fervour-iran-becoming-more-mature-and-modern-country

14. Each year, around 150,000 Iranian students
depart Iran to study in another country.
http://dearinassociates.com/tapping-iran-dynamic-education-sector-an-introduction-for-australian-institutions-and-business/

15. In Iran, calls to prayer have become rare.
Officials have silenced muezzins to
appease citizens angered by the noise.
http://www.economist.com/news/special-report/21628597-after-decades-messianic-fervour-iran-becoming-more-mature-and-modern-country

16. Iran

17. In Iran, people sit on carpets and cushions
on the floor when they eat their meals.
http://facts.randomhistory.com/facts-about-iran.html

18. http://2livethedream.com/index.php/archives/1376

19. For more than 2,500 years, Iran has had a reputation for
producing some of the world’s most beautiful rugs.
They are the country’s 2nd most popular exported
commodity after oil.
Carpet makers will, on purpose, weave a mistake into
each rug to reiterate the belief that only God is perfect.
https://silkroadexplore.com/blog/10-astounding-facts-about-iran-you-never-knew/

20. In Iran, women must
 cover their hair in public,
 sit in the back of buses.
http://www.economist.com/news/special-report/21628597-after-decades-messianic-fervour-iran-becoming-more-mature-and-modern-country

21. https://youtu.be/PNdwFftpndM

22. Female students outnumber men
by 2:1 at many Iranian universities.
http://www.economist.com/news/special-report/21628597-after-decades-messianic-fervour-iran-becoming-more-mature-and-modern-country

23. http://mystealthyfreedom.net/

24. Part # 3
Innovation in Iran

25. In Iran, yogurt is referred to as “Persian milk,”
and many Iranians consider yogurt a miracle
food. It is used to treat ulcers, relieve sunburn,
and even prolong life.
Some people use yogurt as a facemask.
http://facts.randomhistory.com/facts-about-iran.html

26. People in Iran love sweets.
http://www.mytravelaffairs.com/iran-interesting-facts/

27. The majority of people in Iran drink tea as their
everyday hot beverage.
However, coffee is developing into an attractive
replacement for tea – not least among people in
their 20s and 30s.
http://www.euromonitor.com/coffee-in-iran/report

28. http://www.destination-innovation.com/articles/impressions-of-iran/
http://www.rcrwireless.com/20150710/europe/emea-connected-cars-innovating-in-iran-tag11
Will self driving cars become popular in
Iran?
Drivers in Iran disregard many traffic rules.

29. http://2livethedream.com/index.php/archives/1376

30. The official currency in Iran is rial. Many
people give you prices in “tomans.”
1 toman = 10 rials.
The toman was replaced by the rial in 1932.
http://www.mytravelaffairs.com/iran-interesting-facts/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iranian_toman

31. http://www.oanda.com/currency/converter/

32. Will mobile payment grow in Iran?
People in Iran pay with cash.
http://www.destination-innovation.com/articles/impressions-of-iran/

33. Will pet services grow in Iran?
In Iran, people think that it is unclean to
keep animals in their flats or houses, so you
never see anyone walking a dog.
http://www.destination-innovation.com/articles/impressions-of-iran/

34. https://freedomhouse.org/
Iran

35. www.cloob.com is
a social networking
website that is
popular in Iran.

36. http://www.internetworldstats.com/middle.htm#ir
About 6 out of 10 people in
Iran use the Internet.
How can we help the other
4 to get Internet access?