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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

When did the Shah come to power?

1979, by his so-called "allies", who threw Iran to the wolves.

When did Iran become an independent country?

Depends on what you mean. The current government has been around since 1979. it is an anti-amarican, pro-islamic government. It's the one that you see in the news. Before that, there was the monarchies, who each had different dynasties. before that, the country was ruled by Arabs known as the islamic period. the pre-islamic period, which also consisted of monarchs. The initial being Cyrus the great, centred in Persepolis. this was around 2500 thousand years ago! EVEN BEFORE THAT, there were several other empires, including the Elam empire, which was a separate empire ruling before this time. So yes, iran is older than any European country, and the Roman Empire.

How might Persian wars have ended if the Spartans had not slowed the Persians at Thermopylae?

The slowing of the Persia advance was to force a sea battle in the nearby strait at Artemesia in an attempt to destroy the Persian fleet. As this sea battle failed, the three day delay at Thermopylae had no overall significance.

The invasion was turned back at the subsequent battles of Salamis, Plataia and Mycale.

What are some of the ways the Shah tried to Westernize Iran?

Pahlavi Westernization in Iran took on a number of particular aspects:

Loss of Political Influence for the Clerics: A number of Pahlavi political reforms were done to increase the secularization of the Iranian States and, as a result, the Muslim clergy, which had historically had a large role in governance had their political roles minimized. In their stead, university-educated and Western-thinking individuals were given power over non-religious disciplines (such as science, technology, and education). Religious organization was sublimated to the government and only government-acceptable religion was tolerated. Islamic Laws were eliminated from the national legal codex and Western-inspired laws were placed there instead.

Western Education: Under the Pahlavi Shahs the focus of education shifted towards secular knowledge and sciences as opposed to religious education. The Pahlavis sought to echo the kind of modernization and diminishing of religiosity that similar moves in Europe had accomplished. The Pahlavis also supported Iranians who wanted to be educated in foreign countries and bring new expertise to Iran.

Western Values: The Pahlavis sought out the social values of the West and decided to implement them. These included radical de-veiling of women, valuing a person more often by his productivity than by his character and humility, and a stress on industry. The goal was to promote Western-style thinking in Iran and remove Islamic thinking, which was considered regressive and backwards.

Industrial Growth: The Pahlavis wanted to bring Iran out of third-world status and make it a strong, powerful country. In order to do this, he needed investment from the West and capital to start exportation of key natural resources (especially petroleum). As a result, he colluded with British interests to create the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company that was effectively a British company that paid small royalties to Iran for the pleasure of petroleum extraction on Iranian soil.

What was the result of the Iranian revolution of 1979?

Iranian Revolution (1978-79) resulted in the end of Pahlavi Dynasty in Iran and establishment of a radical Shiite Islamic state. The resultant Islamic state in Iran has had very stormy relationship with western world. There have been accusations of terrorism sponsoring from USA and its allies against Iran and Iran blames west for promoting unrest in region and trying to hurt Iranian interests. Several economic and military sanctions have been applied on Iran and its nuclear program has been under the microscope for quite sometime now.

Did Persians believe in gods?

Yes. But, it is unclear who their gods were? One thing is certain, while that culture of their's from back then was originally polytheistic and similar to Hinduism, it was not Hinduism, and it was not Mesopotamian/Babylonian polytheism either. Whatever the names of their gods were, and whatever they were capable of, though, remains unclear.

What is the name of the border between Iran and Pakistan?

There is no border between Pakistan and Azad Kashmir. People of Azad Kashmir have the same rights as other Pakistanis have. They can travel to any part of Pakistan and there are no restrictions like other borders.

Is there a separation between religion and government in Iran?

Yes. Between Islamic and Christian, between different Islamic factions (Shiite, Sunni, etc.), between fundamentalists and not-so-much-so. Members of the Baha'i Faith, the largest religious minority in Iran, are the most persecuted.

How did the American public respond to the Iran hostage crises?

Americans were upset because the crisis lasted so long. (apex)

Body of water 400 miles south of tehran?

i think it is ...UDAM SEA... because it is the correct answer for what body of water is south of Tehran

How much will it cost to mail a package from US to Iran?

I believe the only option available is the Post Office. For a 2 pound package, postage rates start at $28.75, for Priority International. If a flat rate box, it depends on which box you choose. There are so many variables, the best way is to go online to the Post Office's website, and check it out.

Is the Iranian desert a hot or cold desert?

North America has both cold and hot deserts:

Hot Deserts
Mojave Desert
Sonoran Desert
Chihuahuan Desert

Cold Winter Deserts
Colorado Plateau Desert
Great Basin Desert

What are people from Iran-called?

Persians - Because before Iran was Iran it was Persia. They are also known

as Iranians.

What race is a native Iranian?

Persians typically consider themselves to be WHITE and are considered as such by the US Census Bureau. However, most laypeople will argue that Iranians are not White, but either Olive/Mediterranean or Brown.

Is Iran a rich or poor country?

Iran is not poor, in fact Iran is one of the richest countries in the world because of its oil and other products like rugs, Iron, cement and many more but because of its government this money will not end up in hands of its people but other countries like Palestine

What great ruler united the Medes and the Persians to begin the Persian empire?

king Cyrus was the ruler who united the Persians into a powerful kingdom

Is Persia Iran?

Simply said yes. Persia and Iran are often used interchangeably to refer to the same geographical area in Eurasia. Although the West referred to the territory of Iran (and Greater Iran) as "Persia", the Iranians themselves have always referred to their land as "Iran" (which means "Land of the Aryans") as attested in Achaemenid and Sassanian inscriptions going back thousands of years. Persia, the Greco-Roman word for "Parsa", was a country in southwest Iran (now the province of "Fars") and home to the Iranian tribe the Persians. So, depending on the context, Persia can be synonymous with Iran or more precisely a province or country within Iran.

What are the citizens rights and responsibilities in Iran?

To protect the honor of Allah and bring other peoples into submission to him. To protect their country.

What OPEC country has the largest oil reserves?

The Wikipedia link lists Venezuela as #1 and Saudi Arabia as #2. Others have Saudi Arabia as #1 and Canada as #2. But when you look at what Canada and Venezuela are currently producing, you will see they are not even close to the top of the list.

The reason for the different lists is because Canada and Venezuela have large heavy oil deposits, which will require advanced technology and large capital investments to produce. The level of certainty of these reserves is likely less than stated reserves in Iran, Iraq and Kuwait, also generally in the top five on reserves lists.

Is Iran power full country?

Yes. Iran is a powerful country. Unlike other countries, Iran is a sovereign country. The Iranian people are united together in the time-sensitive. Iranian society is young. Iran is one of the top 15 countries in the world economy.

Unfortunately, due to false news media, the less we know of Iranian advances in science and industry.