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Iran

Iran. Alex Chain and Yigit. Geography. In the middle east Snow capped mountains, green valleys, barren desserts Tehran: capitol and largest city. History. One of the world’s oldest countries Evidence of settlements from 5,000 years ago

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Iran

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  1. Iran Alex Chain and Yigit

  2. Geography • In the middle east • Snow capped mountains, green valleys, barren desserts • Tehran: capitol and largest city

  3. History • One of the world’s oldest countries • Evidence of settlements from 5,000 years ago • One of the most important invasions occurred in the mid 600’s • The Muslim caliphs (religious leaders) governed the country for about 200 years

  4. Brief Facts • Oil was discovered in it in the 1900’s, which made Iran wealthy • Reza Shah Pahlavi led Iran in 1925-1941 • In 1941, his son Mohammad Reza Pahlavi took over • Their promoted economic and social development

  5. More Facts • Ayatollah Ruholla Khomeini changed Iran from a monarchy to a Islamic republic when he overthrew Mohammad • Their policies led to strict Islamic control over all areas of people’s lives • Also as a result, relations between Iran and Western countries became strained

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