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Iran
Iran is a republic country situated in Central Eurasia and Western Asia with an estimated population of 76.9 million as of 2010. It is the 18th largest country in the world with a total land area of 1,648,195 sq km.
3,383 Questions
Iran was at war with which country in 1980?
Iran was attacked by its neighboring country of Iraq in 1980, leading to the Iran-Iraq War which lasted for eight years.
The people of Iran under the leadership of the last two Shahs of Iran.
What did Athens provide during the fight against the Persians?
Earth and water. At the time, the Athenian diplomats did not understand the significance of this (to the Persians it meant surrender) and thought it was a meaningless gesture.
What do Saudi Arabia Iran and Israel have in common?
They have almost nothing in common, except:
- All three are located in the Middle East and are among the more powerful nations in that region.
- All three have a potent animosity of the other two.
- All three are considered the bastions of their particular religions (Sunni Islam, Shiite Islam, and Judaism, respectively).
- All three control Islamic holy sites.
The differences are far more vast such as:
- Governmental style
- Personal Freedoms
- Influence of Religion in Politics
- Physical Size
- Nuclear Capabilities
- Economic Structure
- Integration or Repression of Minorities
- Ecological Diversity
- Sanctioning and Protection of the others' holy sites
What are some types of recreation in Iran?
Many Iranians like to have local parties in their backyard, similar to an American barbecue. They also like to dance, both at clubs and at private affairs. Younger Iranians like to go shopping or surf the web. Older Iranians are typically more religious and will spend more time around the mosque.
What type of fish live in Persian golf?
I think you mean the Persian Gulf. That area of the world has always been inhabited by the Arabic or Arabian people.
Why is the government of Iraq blaming the government of Iran for high amounts of water pollutions?
because of the shortage of water
What was significant about a unified Greek army fighting the Persians?
It was significance because the Greeks could form a coalition against a common enemy by setting aside the differences they had as individual city-states .
What country borders Iran on the northeast?
Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan all border eastern Iran.
What is important trade items in ancient Iran?
Minerals and crafted goods such as textiles and carpets.
Well of course it does. Iran has one of the most beautiful forests ever.
Which god were the Greeks grateful to for the victory at marathon over the Persians?
Pan is alleged to have supported them.
What is the distance between Jerusalem Israel and Tehran Iran?
The distance between Jerusalem, Israel, and Tehran, Iran, is 967 miles, (1,556km).
What are the two most important resources in the regions Iraq and Iran?
one is oil look up the other one on google
What is the national dress of Iran?
abaya in the form of bakhtiri
Apart from black or white turbans for ayatollahs or mullahs, there is none. Some people copy Western dress, others copy Arab and Russian Orthodox dress.
Why did the US get involved in the Iran hostage crisis?
This is because the Iranian people were opposed to America's policies in Iran.
How where the Persians able to control such a large area?
They established 20 provinces each with a Persian governor responsible to the king. They also left the local governments in control of their cities/tribes/principalities under supervision of the governors.
Why did Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein order Iraq's military to invade Iran in September 1980?
Because Iraq wanted to take over Iran's oil. Iran just went through a revolution and the country was not stable. Iraq thought it was their best chance to invade, and it was.
