Iran
Iran is a country in Southern Asia, covering about 1,648,195 km² (636,369 sq mi). Its capital is Tehran. It shares a land border with Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Pakistan, Türkiye and Turkmenistan.
- Capital
- Tehran
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Southern Asia
- Area
- 1,648,195 km²
- Language
- Persian (Farsi)
- Currency
- Iranian rial
- Calling code
- +98
- Internet domain
- .ir
Countries bordering Iran
Does Iran count as a country?
Yes. Iran is a member of the United Nations, so it's one of the 195 countries Tripfolio counts toward your "% of the world".
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