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Iran is a country in Asia. Its capital city is Tehran. It has a population of around 81,800,269 people. The main language is Persian (Farsi) and the official currency is the Iranian rial. It shares land borders with 7 countries.
Iran is a country in Asia. Its capital is Tehran. It has a population of 81,800,269, bordering 7 countries. The official language is Persian (Farsi). The official currency is the Iranian rial. Where is Iran?
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Iran at a glance
Capital Tehran
Population 81.8M
Currency Iranian rial
Language Persian (Farsi)
Continent Asia
Coastline Yes The flag of Iran This is the national flag of Iran. Learn to spot it in a timed challenge — see a flag, pick the country, beat the clock.
Play Guess the Flag → Frequently asked questions about Iran What is the capital of Iran? The capital of Iran is Tehran.
What continent is Iran in? Iran is located in Asia.
What is the population of Iran? Iran has a population of approximately 81,800,269 people.
What is the currency of Iran? The official currency of Iran is the Iranian rial.
What language is spoken in Iran? The main language spoken in Iran is Persian (Farsi).
What is the flag of Iran? Iran's national flag is shown on this page. You can see the flag design and test your recognition in the DodoThinks flag quiz.
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