General Information
Capital: Tehran
Population: 66,796,000
Land Area: 1,648,000 sqkm
Per Capita GNP: $1760
Under 5 Mortality Rate: 46 (per thousand)
Adult Literacy: 82%(M); 69%(F)
Fertility Rate: 2.7
Life Expectancy: 68.8(M); 70.8(F)
Urbanization Rate: 62%
Unemployment Rate: 14% (1999)
Major Language: Persian
Major Religion: Islam (Shia)
Government Type: Islamic Republic
* Data are from UNSD, UNICEF and CIA World Factbook
Internet Resources
Presidency of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Official website.
A Country
Study
Comprehensive information about Iran, including the economy, history,
geography,
culture, society, etc.
CIA World Factbook
Detailed information the country's population, economic situation,
political system,
natural resources, etc.
History & Culture
- History of Iran
Comprehensive guide to the history, culture, and peoples of ancient
Persia and
contemporary Iran.
- History, Land,
and People
A general overview of events and people in the region now part of
Iran from the time of
the Aryans.
News
Tehran-based English language newspaper
Tourist information
Official website. Detailed information about the provinces of Iran,
tourist attractions,
hotels and more.
Other
links
Links compiled by U of Texas.
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