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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.
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What body of water lies between the Arabian peninsulaand modern Iran?
and what?
In order to use the word between, there must be two things...
Please resubmit your question with the second item.
its both but more to the medc really Iran is medc but it gets in wars and political distructions realy quikly that's why its ledc but Iran is a wealthy country and rich with military power
Up until Ayatolla Khomeini overthrew the Iranian government in 1979, Iran constituted the world's oldest sustained monarchy - over 2,500 years old in 1971. Kings of Iran (or Persia, as it was known before 1935) included King Darius, Xerxes and ArteXerxes. Xerxes is the King remembered for ruling over the largest empire on Earth until he was overthrown by Greek King Alexander the Great.
Xerxes is also known as the King who attacked Greece and fought the Spartans at the pivotal Battle of Thermopylae. That battle is considered one of the most single important events in Western history. Had the Spartans not sacrificed themselves at the Thermopylae Pass, and their fellow Greeks not defeated the Persian Army weeks later, Western ideals of Freedom, Government and Society would likely not exist as it does today. Western countries owe much to the Greeks of old.
More recently, the last Emperor, or Shahanshah (Shah), to sit on the Persian throne was Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, of the Pahlavi Dynasty. While a staunch ally and friend of Western Nations (the US in particular), his secret police force, known as Savak, became infamous in Iran for its torture methods and treatment of civilians. It was Savak and the rapid pace of modernization to western culture and ideas that led to the Shah's downfall.
Contrary to popular belief, the Iranian people are extremely friendly - they are right now just under tyrannical rule. Which brings up the old adage "Be careful what you wish for". They were so adamant to get rid of the Shah and the monarchy, that they never considered the consequences of Khomeini taking power. They and the world are still paying for that mistake.
The Persian Monarchy line still exists in exile - the Shah's son and wife, Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, lives about 40 miles from me here in the D.C. area, and his mother Empress Farah, lives in California. He also has several sisters and children, though one of his sisters, Leila, died in 2006. He constantly works toward betterment of lives in Iran, and the end to torture and tyrannical rule there. He was living in Texas in 1979 training to be a fighter pilot when his father's government was overthrown. While I don't personally agree with some of his political views, I do admire his unwavering support for his people.
While some would talk peace with Iran, the western press doesn't bother to report on the true conditions there. Execution of children has long been an approved punishment for crimes or minor infractions, real or implied by the government. Women who have been abused by their husbands and have fought back, may receive either executions or dismemberment. As bad as things were even when I lived there in 1970, the Shah was never that cruel.
Since that time, Iran has been ruled by totally inept mullahs and low ranking officials. Most people of education left Iran, and things are almost at a tipping point now where another internal revolution is entirely possible.
What did Reagans parents do for a living?
Ronald Reagan's father, Jack Reagan mostly sold shoes. He was a part owner of a shoe store for awhile but it folded. He also worked in some government public works jobs. Mrs. Nellie Reagan worked on occasion as a sales clerk and seamstress at a local dress shop.
Where did Alexander and his army defeat the Persians?
The Greeks and Persians fought in many battles between 499 BCE and 449 BCE. However two great Greek victories stand out. The first, a sea battle in 480 BCE was fought at Salamis. The second was a land battle at Plataea the following year. These two battles defeated the Persian invasion of mainland Greece.
What is the proper greeting in Iran?
The proper greeting is to shake hands or hug and say "As -salam walaikum waruhmath tulahi wabarakatu". This is Arabic not Farsi!!
What are some inventions of the Persians?
Made new systems, like the tax collecting systems or splitting the huge empire into separate states called satrapies. Came up with the idea of world domination
What is the landscape in Iran?
Landscape is very preatty , old, rich , lovely place as : esfhan ( alighapoo , 33pool,khajoo,....) , bam(arge bam ) and ..... rugged,mountainous,high central basin.
What mountains lies near the Persian gulf coast of Iran?
The Alborz Mountains run along Iran's northern border and trace the edge of the Caspian Sea.
Iran has always been been an imperial power as opposed to a colonial power, so while it has had periods of expansion (with numerous former kingdoms in its empires), it has never had colonies. Iran still has a territorial dispute with United Arab Emirates over three small islands in the Persian Gulf (Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa), but this is not colonization as they form an integral part of Iran.
to protect the admission of the shah of iran into the united states for medical treatment
The previous name of Iran was the QAJJAR KINGDOM OF PERSIA. The name of the country of Persia was changed to Iran in 1935 when Reza Shah Pahlavi overthrew the Qajjar Kingdom of Persia and created the Iranian Empire.
How did the Greek ships differ than those of the Persians in the battle of Thermopylae?
The battle of Thermopylae was on land - a small Greek land force holding the pass for three days. The purpose of holding the pass was to encourage the Persians to use their fleet to bypass the blockage and the Greek fleet was waiting to pounce on the Persian ships in the narrow waters between Thermopylai and the island of Euboea at Artemesion, which is the name of the naval battle you are asking about.
The Greek ships were lighter and more manoeuvrable than the Persian ships. The Persians relied on closing with the opposition and boarding. The Greeks relied on avoiding and ramming their opponents.
Unfortunately for the Greeks it didn't work. After three days of skirmishing then close battle, they lost the sea battle of Artemesion and retired back to Salamis to try again. The delaying force at Thermopylai, its delaying mission complete, withdrew covered by a reargued of 2,300 Spartans and 1400 Thespians who were all lost.
What major greek city fought off the Persians?
There were about two hundred of them in Greece and Asia Minor.
How many nuclear power plants are operating in Iran?
Iran's first nuclear power plant, Bushehr I, is expected to be operational in 2009. There are no current plans to complete the Bushehr II reactor, although the construction of 19 nuclear power plants is envisaged. Iran has announced that it is working on a new 360 MWe nuclear power plant to be located in Darkhoyen.
What is the average life span of a man and woman in Iran?
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Here are the results of five different reports, all recent. Israel has one of the highest life expectancies in the world, well above that of the U.S.
U.N. statistics: Israel has 83.8 years life expectancy for women, and 80.2 yrs for men.
What played a role in the decline of the Safavid empire?
Sunni Muslims rose up after Safavid officials tried to forcibly convert them
What are the documents needs for Russian woman to get married with an Iranian nationality?
There is no need to any special document. First of all the woman should prove that currently is not wife of somebody else. Legal registration of marriage should should be done in Iran or any Iranian embassy or consulate around the world. Some health certificats are needed from both man and woman. The most importnat thing which might be a concern for Russian women, is that the marriage should be done accroding Islamic law which needs woman to recognize Islam as a relegion.
If you mean what is: "I miss you" it is ==> Delam baraat tang shode
Irans economy is dependent to its huge resources of oil and gas. Iran has the 2nd natural gas resources of the world and also 3rd or 4rth resources of oil. Iran is a dry country so agriculture is not developed enough. The country is rapidly becoming industrialized and it has the 3rd highest GDP(ppp) among 57 Islamic nations. it also is the biggest car producer (1,600,000 per year) in the middle east and ... Industrializing their country
Why did Persians go to war against Athens?
In 499 BCE the Greek cities within the Persian Empire revolted. Athens and Eretria sent an expedition to help the cities, and in the process over-reached themselves by burnig the Persian provincial capital of Sardis. Persia mounted a punitive expedition in 490 BCE aganst them, capturing Eretria but turned back at Marathon by Athens.
