Welcome to Iran 🇮🇷 — a remarkable destination in Southern Asia. Its official name is Islamic Republic of Iran, and today around 91.6 million people call this Asia nation home, spread across roughly 1,648,195 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Iran: key statistics, an introduction to Tehran, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Asia.
Geography of Iran
Iran lies in Southern Asia, in the Asia region of the world. Measuring roughly 1,648,195 square kilometres, it ranks 19th in the world by total area.
Iran has a coastline as well as land borders with Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Pakistan, Türkiye and Turkmenistan — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
Tehran serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Iran has to offer.
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People, language and culture
Iran is home to approximately 91.6 million residents — the 17th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Iranians.
The main language spoken here is Persian (Farsi). Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Iran rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Iranian rial (IRR, symbol ï·¼). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Iran is +98. Websites from the country typically use the .ir internet domain.
If Iran came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Tehran) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Iran shares borders with 7 countries:
Fun facts about Iran
- Iran's flag emoji is 🇮🇷 — its two-letter country code is IR and its three-letter code is IRN.
- Iran covers 1,648,195 km², ranking 19th in the world by area.
- With about 91.6 million people, Iran holds the 17th spot in the world population ranking.
- Iran is a member state of the United Nations.
- Iran shares borders with 7 countries.
Iran — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Iran?
- The capital of Iran is Tehran.
- What is the population of Iran?
- Iran has a population of approximately 91,567,738 people, ranking 17th in the world.
- Where is Iran located?
- Iran is located in Southern Asia, part of the Asia region.
- What language is spoken in Iran?
- The main language spoken in Iran is Persian (Farsi).
- What currency is used in Iran?
- Iran uses the Iranian rial (IRR).
