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    Iran

    Who was the last Shah of Iran?Fascinating Iran (alan03)

      Mohammed Reza Pahlavi. Mohammed Reza Shah ascended the Peacock Throne in 1941 on the abdication of his father, Reza Shah, and was deposed by the Islamic Revolution in 1979. Sultan Ahmed Shah was the last shah of the Qajar dynasty which came to an end when Reza Shah took the throne in 1925. Muzaffar ed-Din was a previous shah of the Qajars. On his coronation Mohammed Reza declared himself Shahanshah - king of kings. The English word checkmate comes from the Persian "shah mat", meaning "the king is dead".

    Who was elected president of Iran in 1997 and again in 2001?Fascinating Iran (alan03)

      Mohammed Khatami. Mr Khatami was elected on a reformist platform. His policies met oppostion from conservative elements and as a result there is frustration with the slow pace of reforms. Ali Rafsanjani was president from 1989 to 97, Ali Khamenei is the Supreme Leader, or Faqih. Mossadeq was the prime minister of Iran 1951-53 until he was overthrown and Mohammed Reza Shah assumed dictatorial powers.

    Which religion is predominant in Iran today?A Bit of Iran (ramzam)

      Islam (Shi'ite).

    What was the name of the throne of Iran (Persia)?Fascinating Iran (alan03)

      The Peacock Throne. The Peacock Throne was brought to Persia by Nadir Shah in 1739 after he had sacked Delhi. Previously it had been the throne of the Mughal Emperors. The Chysanthemum Throne is the throne of Japan. The Dragon Throne was the throne of Imperial China and the Lily Throne was one of the thrones of the Burmese kings.

    What is the population of Iran?Iran Facts (Pariah)

      66,128,965. The projected population for 2020 is just over 100 million, and the projected population growth for 2040 is over 125 million.

    What is the official language of Iran?Iran Facts (Pariah)

      Farsi. Farsi is sometimes known as Persian. The other languages are spoken in the surrounding countries, except for Bahasa which is spoken in Indonesia.

    What is the name of the waterway which was a major cause of the Iran-Iraq War?Fascinating Iran (alan03)

      Shatt al-Arab. The Shatt al-Arab was Iraq's main route to the Persian Gulf but was divided between Iraq and Iran. In 1980 Saddam Hussein ordered his troops to seize the opposite side of the waterway. The ensuing war lasted until 1988.

    What is the name of the mountain range which divides the Iranian capital, Tehran, from the Caspian Sea?Fascinating Iran (alan03)

      Alborz. The Alborz Mountains are in the north of the country. Known as Tehran's 'Northern Star', they include the country's highest peak, Damavand (5670 m). The Zagros Mountains are in the west and south-west of Iran, the Caucasus is north of Iran, running through Russia, Georgia and Azerbaijan while the Atlas Mountains are in Morocco.

    What is the capital city of Iran?Iran Facts (Pariah)

      Tehran. The other capital cities are of the countries which border Iran. Baghdad is the capital city of Iraq, Islamabad is the capital city of Pakistan, and Ankara is the capital city of Turkey.

    What is the capital city of Iran today?A Bit of Iran (ramzam)

      Tehran.

    What is Iran's official name?Iran Facts (Pariah)

      Islamic Republic of Iran. Iran became an Islamic republic on the 1st of April 1979, after the ruling Shah was forced into exile. (April Fools Day!)

    What is a major problem in Iran's capital city?A Bit of Iran (ramzam)

      Smog.

    What continent does Iran lie in?Iran Facts (Pariah)

      Asia. Iran has borders with ten countries; Armenia in the north-west, Azerbaijan in the north-west, Turkmenistan in the north-east, Afghanistan in the east, Pakistan in the south-east, Oman in the south, United Arab Emirates in the south, Kuwait in the west, Iraq in the west, and Turkey in the north-west.

    What body of water is just north of Iran's capital?A Bit of Iran (ramzam)

      Caspian Sea.

    The ruins of Persepolis are found in which city?A Bit of Iran (ramzam)

      Shiraz.

    The Persians are the largest ethnic grouping in Iran but what group is the second largest?Fascinating Iran (alan03)

      Azeris. The Persians represent about 51% of the Iranian population, the Azeris represent about 24%, the Kurds 7%, the Turkmen 3% and the Arabs 3%. Other ethnic minorities include the Lurs and the Baluchis.

    Islam is the dominant religion in Iran but which branch?Fascinating Iran (alan03)

      Shia. Shias make up about 89% of the Iranian population. Sunnis account for about 10%. Other religious minorities include Jews, Christians, Zoroastrians and Baha'i.

    Iranians are known for speaking which language?A Bit of Iran (ramzam)

      Farsi.

    Iranian Shirin Ebadi was in the news in 2003 for winning a Nobel Prize. Which one?Fascinating Iran (alan03)

      Peace. Shirin Ebadi is a human rights and democracy activist campaigning for rights for Iranian women and children. She was the first Muslim woman to win the prize.

    Iran was at war with which country from 1980-1988?A Bit of Iran (ramzam)

      Iraq.

    How many countries does Iran share a border with?Fascinating Iran (alan03)

      7. Iran shares borders with Iraq, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan.

    Along which mountain range is Iran's capital city located?A Bit of Iran (ramzam)

      Elburtz.

Frequently Asked Questions about Iran

    • What is the agiculture of India, Iran, and Irag? ( goto )


    • Is it true that Iran is the largest producer of pistachios? ( goto )


    • For a country that has purported to want to wipe Israel off the map, what is Iran's stance on the 11,000 Jews living in Iran? ( goto )


    • Can anyone prove that Iran is planning to make nuclear weapons? ( goto )


    • Identify two countries that are sandwiched by Iran and India and what is their main religion? ( goto )


    • Who was the first British foreign secretary to visit Iran after the fall of Shah? ( goto )


    • In which country is driving banned for women: Iran, Sweden, Saudi Arabia or Malaysia? ( goto )


    • What were the reasons behind Iran and Iraq splintering from what was previously Persia? ( goto )


    • Are there any conflicts between the Shia (ca.91%) and the Sunni (ca.8%) Muslims of Iran, or are they living peacefully together? ( goto )


    • The name of the President of Iran is sometimes written Ahmadinejad and sometimes Ahmadi-Nejad. Which is the most correct? ( goto )


    • What was the name of the failed military operation by the United States that attempted to free the American hostages that were being held in Iran? ( goto )


    • Who was the CIA agent in the Eisenhower administration who almost singlehandedly restored the Shah to power in Iran? He wrote a book about it. ( goto )


    • Why were both Iran and Iraq members of the Axis during World War II and were they involved in any significant fighting during the war? ( goto )


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