Iran

Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI), also known as Persia, is a country in West Asia. It borders Turkey to the northwest and Iraq to the west, Azerbaijan, Armenia, the Caspian Sea, and Turkmenistan to the north, Afghanistan to the east, Pakistan to the southeast, the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf to the south. With a mostly Persian-ethnic population of almost 90 million in an area of 1,648,195 km2 (636,372 sq mi), Iran ranks 17th globally in both geographic size and population. It is the sixth-largest country entirely in Asia and one of the world's most mountainous countries. Officially an Islamic republic, Iran has a Muslim-majority population. The country is divided into five regions with 31 provinces. Tehran is the nation's capital, largest city and financial center.
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Some of the key events about Iran

  • 539 BCE
    The Cyrus Cylinder, considered one of the earliest charters of human rights, was created
  • 1935
    The University of Tehran, Iran's oldest modern university, was established
  • 1951
    Iran nationalized its oil industry, asserting control over its natural resources
  • 1953
    CIA-backed coup overthrew democratically elected government
  • 1968
    Iran won its first Olympic gold medal in weightlifting at the Mexico City Games
  • 1971
    The 2,500-year celebration of the Persian Empire was held, showcasing Iran's rich history
  • 1975
    The Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art opened, housing one of the most valuable collections outside Europe and North America
  • 1980
    Iraq invaded Iran, starting the devastating Iran-Iraq War
  • 1988
    US Navy shot down Iran Air Flight 655, killing 290 civilians
  • 1988
    Iran-Iraq War ended with an estimated 1 million casualties
  • 1995
    US imposed comprehensive economic sanctions on Iran
  • 2003
    The historic city of Bam was inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List
  • 2003
    Devastating earthquake in Bam killed over 26,000 people
  • 2006
    Iran successfully cloned its first animal, a sheep named Royana
  • 2006
    UN Security Council imposed sanctions over Iran's nuclear program
  • 2009
    Disputed presidential election led to widespread protests and violent crackdowns
  • 2012
    Severe economic crisis due to international sanctions and currency devaluation
  • 2016
    Iran fulfilled its nuclear deal commitments, leading to the lifting of international sanctions
  • 2018
    Iranian mathematician Caucher Birkar was awarded the prestigious Fields Medal
  • 2020
    Ukrainian passenger plane shot down near Tehran, killing all 176 on board

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