1. Iran Rachel Sidor April Henninger Period 3

2. The Land Location: Iran is located in the Middle East, bordering the Gulf of Oman, the Persian Gulf, and the Caspian Sea. It is between Iraq and Pakistan. Landforms: The Zagros mountain range and the Alborz mountain range are found in Iran. Also common to Iran are various deserts.

3. The Land (Continued) Water systems: The Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf are found around Iran. Natural Resources: In Iran, petroleum, natural gas, coal, chromium, copper, iron ore, lead, manganese, zinc, and sulfur are found.

4. Climate and Vegetation Native Wildlife: Asiatic cheetah, bears, gazelles, wild pigs, wolves, jackals, panthers, Eurasian lynx, foxes Common Vegetation:

5. Government Political Leaders: Type of Government: Theocratic Republic Life Expectancy: 69.35 years Population: 68,278,826

6. History and Current Events 2 Important Historical Events: 1 Current Event:

7. Economy Type of Industry: Major Exports: Literacy Rate: 79.4% of people age 15 and over can read and write. Currency: Iranian rial

8. Culture Traditional Clothing: Traditional Foods: Languages Spoken: Persian, Turkic, Kurdish, Luri, Balochi, Arabic, and Turkish Religions Practiced: Muslim, Zoroastrian, Jewish, Christian, and Baha’i Architecture/Building Styles:

9. Places to Visit Tourist Attractions: Significant Historical Sites:

10. Works Cited www.wikipedia.org – February 18, 2009www.wikipedia.org www.iranmehr.com – February 18, 2009www.iranmehr.com