The great history of iran
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Iran, formerly known as Persia, has one of the oldest civilizations in the world dating back to around 2500 BC. The Persian Empire stretched vast territories from China to Greece, making Persia the central hub connecting three continents. For over 2500 years Iran was ruled by a monarchy until the Islamic Revolution. The document discusses key facts about Iran's long history as an empire and civilization.
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1. Iran has a land area of 1.636 million km2 and borders several countries like Iraq, Turkey, and Afghanistan.
2. Iran has a population that is predominantly Muslim but has ethnic and linguistic diversity, with Persians being the largest ethnic group and Farsi being the primary language.
3. Ancient Iranian civilization and Zoroastrianism influenced later religions, with Zoroaster in the 1200s BC teaching concepts of judgment, heaven, hell, and resurrection that were adopted by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
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Iran is a country located in Western Asia, bordered by several countries. It has a population of over 66 million and a total area of 1.6 million square kilometers. Tehran is the capital city. Iran has a long history and strategic geographic importance. The current political system is led by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Popular television channels include BBC Persian, Gem TV, and Farsi1. Top newspapers are Tabnak, Varzes, and Fars News Agency. Non-verbal communication differs somewhat from Western styles, with head gestures having opposite meanings and some hand gestures considered obscene. Persian is the predominant language in Iran.
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Iran was formerly known as Persia until 1935. It was a kingdom for about 2600 years before becoming an Islamic Republic in 1979. The country has a population of over 66 million people, most of whom are Persian or speak Persian. Some key cities include Tehran, Mashhad, Isfahan, and Shiraz. Iran has a long history and culture, and is known for industries like oil and gas as well as traditions like Noruz, wrestling, and foods like kebabs.
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1. Iran is located in Southwest Asia between Iraq and Pakistan, with geographic features including mountain ranges and seas.
2. The climate is generally hot and dry, with cold winters and hot summers, controlled by Iran's location between dry Arabian areas and damp Mediterranean regions.
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Iran is located in the Middle East, bordering Iraq and the Caspian Sea. It has an area of about 1,024,029 square miles and rugged, mountainous terrain subject to natural hazards like floods and earthquakes. The main language spoken is Persian and some major holidays include Constitution Day in August and Revolution Day in February. Iranian cuisine features grains, fruits, vegetables, and flatbread with meals often including chicken or lamb over rice.
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- 1. THE GREAT HISTORY OF IRAN History Iran was called Persia until 1935 Iran mean : “ Land of The Aryans” Iran is home to one of the world oldest civilizations. (first formed around 2500 B.C) The Persian empire stretched from China to Greece ( That means Persia was the central hub for 3 continents) The capital of Persia was Persepolis Iran was under monarchal rule for the past 2500 years (until Islamic revolution) During your stay you will be visiting the National Museum of Iran
- 4. One of the oldest CIVILIZATIONS 2500 B.C