• Iran is located in the Middle East bordering Iraq, and the Caspian Sea.

• Iran is slightly larger than Alaska.

• The total area is about 1,024,029 square miles.

• The terrain is rugged and very mountainous.

• Periodic floods, droughts, dust storms, sandstorms, and earthquakes are some of the natural hazards that effect Iran.

• The main language spoken in Iran is Persian or Persian dialect.

• Good Morning – Sobh Bekheir

• Hello – Salam

• Yes – Bale

• No – Na

• Thank You – Merci

• Please – Lotfan

• How are you? – Chetori

• You’re welcome – Khosh Omadi

• Constitution Day – August 5th a holiday commemorating the constitutional monarchy.

• Revolution Day – February 11th a holiday commemorating the overthrow of the Shah.

• No Ruz – March 21st Iran’s New Year.

• Islamic Republic Day – April 1st anniversary of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

• August 7th – Birth of Imam Mahdi.

• Meals consist of little meat emphasizing the grains.

• Fruits and vegetables are also used a lot in Iranian food.

• A large flat bread called Nan, is also used with many meals.

• Popular meats include chicken and lamb.

• Meat is either eaten on kebabs or put on top of large portions of rice.

• Iran borders several countries.

• Including: Afghanistan and Armenia.

• Iran also borders the Gulf of Oman, the Persian Gulf, and the Caspian Sea.

• It is located in southeast Asia in the Middle East.

• Iran is 99.27% land and 0.73% water.

• Iran also has a very mountainous terrain.

• The Imam Mosque is located in Iran.

• It is an everlasting piece of architecture in Iran and all over the world.

• It was constructed in 1611 during the Safavid period.

• The portal of the mosque is 27 meters high with two beautiful 42 meter minarets.

• On top of the entrance there is a frame of seven colored mosaic tiles.

• Iran was known as Persian until 1935.

• Iran became an Islamic Republic in 1979.

• The last monarchy, Shah Mohammed Reza was forced in to exile when he was overthrown.

• During 1980 – 1988 Iran fought a bloody war against Iraq.

• In 2003, Iran held its first elections.

• The maximum temperatures in Iran can get as high as 108F.

• The low temperatures are around 45F.

• The average number of days with measurable rainfall is around 6.

• Iran also has some natural disasters.

• Some include earthquakes, and dust storms.

• I would love to visit Iran one day.

• It would be interesting to try some of their foods.

• It would be cool to see the very mountainous regions.

• I think it would be interesting to talk to some of the Iranian people.

• The nice weather would be pretty good to experience.