2. Iran Rachel Sidor April Henninger Period 3

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Climate and Vegetation Native Wildlife: Asiatic cheetah, bears, gazelles, wild pigs, wolves, jackals, panthers, Eurasian lynx, foxes Common Vegetation: Fruits and flowers, mainly anything that will grow in this climate

6. Government Political Leaders: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Type of Government: Theocratic Republic Life Expectancy: 69.35 years Population: 68,278,826

7. History and Current Events 2 Important Historical Events: –After World War 2, the world went straight into the Cold War. –The Islamic Revolution 1 Current Event: –Disagreements with the United States

8. Economy Type of Industry: Oil refining, petrochemicals, steel, and copper Major Exports: Oil, fruits, nuts, animal hides, processed foods, and spices Literacy Rate: 79.4% of people age 15 and over can read and write. Currency: Iranian rial

9. Traditional Clothing: Headscarves, long skirts, vests, shirts Traditional Foods: Rice, khoresht, aash, kookoo, pollo, and wheat Languages Spoken: Persian, Turkic, Kurdish, Luri, Balochi, Arabic, and Turkish Religions Practiced: Muslim, Zoroastrian, Jewish, Christian, and Baha’i Architecture/Building Styles: Buildings in Iran often feature circle and square designs, as well as columned porches. They are also made with clay or mud. Culture

10. Places to Visit Tourist Attractions: Skiing, beaches, and gardens Significant Historical Sites: The cities of Esfahan and Persepolis

11. Works Cited www.wikipedia.org – February 18, 2009www.wikipedia.org www.iranmehr.com – February 18, 2009www.iranmehr.com www.payvand.com – February 19, 2009www.payvand.com www.nationsencylopedia.com – February 19, 2009www.nationsencylopedia.com www.news.bbc.co.uk – February 19, 2009www.news.bbc.co.uk