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Iran

Iran. Iran. Once known as Persia Oil rich nation Slightly larger than Alaska Two mountain ranges: Elburz and Zagros Mountains Oil rich nation. Zagros Mountains. Elburz Mountains. Iran. Industries: Textiles, metal goods, construction materials, carpets Crops:

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Iran

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  1. Iran

  2. Iran • Once known as Persia • Oil rich nation • Slightly larger than Alaska • Two mountain ranges: • Elburz and Zagros Mountains • Oil rich nation

  3. Zagros Mountains Elburz Mountains

  4. Iran • Industries: • Textiles, metal goods, construction materials, carpets • Crops: • Wheat, rice, sugar beets, cotton • World’s largest producer of pistachio nuts

  5. Persian Carpet

  6. Iranian People • Population: 66.6 million • ½ million are Persians • Language: Farsi (Persian) • 65% live in urban areas • Capital: Tehran (also largest city) • 2 million refugees from Iraq and Afghanistan • Religion: Islam (98%)

  7. Iran’s Government • Center of Persian empire 2,000 years ago • Ruled by shahs (kings) • 1979-Religious leaders overthrew the monarchy • Islamic Republic-a government run by Islamic religious leaders • New laws introduced based on Quran

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