Iran (/ɪˈrɑːn or /aɪˈræn/, Persian: ایران‎ [ʔiːˈɾɑn]), also known under its older name Persia, official name “The Islamic Republic of Iran” is a country in the Middle East, bordered by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkey and Irak; over the Caspian Sea it is bordered with Russia and Kazakhstan. It has direct access to the Indian Ocean via the Persian Gulf in the south of the Country.
It has an area of 1,648,195 sq km, making it the 18th largest country in the world, and a population of 80,840,713 (July 2014 est.), making it the 19th most populated country on earth.


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General Information
Official Name:
Islamic Republic of Iran, جمهوری اسلامی ایران (Jomhuri-ye Eslāmi-ye Irān)
Capitol:
Tehran
Population:
78,089,000
Languages:
Farsi, Arabic
Geographic Region:
Asia
Southern Asia
Geographic Size (km sq):
1,648,195
Year of UN Membership:
1945
Year of Present State Formation:
1979
Current UN Representative:
Mohammad Khazaee
Online Profiles
CIA World Factbook Country Profile: Iran
BBC Country Profile: Iran
U.S. Department of State Country Profile: Iran
U.S. Library of Congress Country Profile: Iran
Law Library of Congress Country Profile: Iran
Canada Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade County Profile: Iran
Australia Department of Foreign Affairs Countries, Economies and Regions: Iran
National Geographic Country Profile: Iran
Lonely Planet Country Profile: Iran
Key Statistics & Indicators
Gross Domestic Product (GDP, Nominal):
$405.540 Billion
Per Capita Income (PPP Adjusted):
$12,478 (CID)
GDP Growth:
-1.50 (%)
Human Development Index (HDI):
0.75
Gini Index (Income Inequality):
44.50
Unemployment:
13.20%
Economic Grouping:
Developing Country
History
BBC Timeline of Iran
Permanent Mission of the Republic of Iran at the UN, History of Ancient Iran
Permanent Mission of the Republic of Iran at the UN, History of the Iran in Islamic Age
Wikipedia, History of Iran
International Relations
UN Voting Blocs & Caucuses:
Group of 77 (G-77)
Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
Islamic Group
Asian Group
Major International & Regional Organizations:
CICA: Conference of Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia
CP: Colombo Plan
D-8: Developing Eight
ECO: Economic Cooperation Organization
G-15
G-24
ICC: International Chamber of Commerce
ICRM: International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
IDB: Islamic Development Bank
IFRCS: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
IHO: International Hydrographic Organization
IMSO: International Mobile Satellite Organization
Interpol: International Criminal Police Organization
IOC: International Olympic Committee
IOM: International Organization for Migration
IPU: Inter-Parliamentary Union
ISO: International Organization for Standardization
ITSO: International Telecommunications Satellite Organization
OIC: Organization of Islamic Cooperation
OPEC: Organization of Petroleum-Exporting Countries
PCA: Permanent Court of Arbitration
SAARC: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
SCO: Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
WCO: World Customs Organization
WFTU: World Federation of Trade Unions
UN Specialized Agencies & Organizations:
CD: Conference on Disarmament
CTBTO: Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization
FAO: Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN
IAEA: International Atomic Energy Agency
IBRD: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organization
IDA: International Development Association
IFAD: International Fund for Agricultural Development
IFC: International Finance Corporation
ILO: International Labor Organization
IMF: International Monetary Fund
IMO: International Maritime Organization
ITU: International Telecommunications Union
MIGA: Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
OPCW: Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
UNIDO: United Nations Industrial Development Organization
UNWTO: United Nations World Tourism Organization
UPU: Universal Postal Union
WBG: World Bank Group
WHO: World Health Organization
WIPO: World Intellectual Property Organization
WMO: World Meteorological Organization
WTO: World Trade Organization
Bilateral Relations
Security Council:
U.S. Department of State Fact Sheets: US-Iran, Islamic Republic of Bilateral Relations
U.K. Gov.UK Worldwide Activities: UK-Iran, Islamic Republic of Bilateral Relations
French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development: France-Iran, Islamic Republic of Bilateral Relations
P.R. of China Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China-Iran, Islamic Republic of Bilateral Relations
Russian Federation Ministry of Foreign Affairs: News, Statements, Speeches and Documents
Asia (E/S/SE):
Japan-Iran, Islamic Republic of Bilateral Relations: Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
South Korea-Iran, Islamic Republic of Bilateral Relations: Republic of Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs
India-Iran, Islamic Republic of Bilateral Relations: Government of India Ministry of External Affairs Briefs
Vietnam-Iran, Islamic Republic of Bilateral Relations: Viet Nam Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Africa & Middle East:
Turkey-Iran, Islamic Republic of Bilateral Relations: Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Armenia-Iran, Islamic Republic of Bilateral Relations: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia
Egypt-Iran, Islamic Republic of Bilateral Relations: Arab Republic of Egypt Ministry of Foreign Affairs
South Africa-Iran, Islamic Republic of Bilateral Relations: South Africa International Relations & Cooperation
European Union:
EU-Iran, Islamic Republic of Relations: E.U. External Action, European Union Around the Globe
Germany-Iran, Islamic Republic of Relations: Federal Foreign Office of Germany
Netherlands-Iran, Islamic Republic of Relations: Government of the Netherlands International Relations
Finland-Iran, Islamic Republic of Bilateral Relations: Finland Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Greece-Iran, Islamic Republic of Bilateral Relations: Hellenic Republic Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Western (Non-EU):
Canada-Iran, Islamic Republic of Bilateral Relations: Government of Canada International Gateway, Offices & Embassies
Australia-Iran, Islamic Republic of Bilateral Relations: Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Country Briefs
New Zealand-Iran, Islamic Republic of Bilateral Relations: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Switzerland-Iran, Islamic Republic of Bilateral Relations: Swiss Confederation Federal Department of Foreign Affairs
Monaco-Iran, Islamic Republic of Bilateral Relations: Principauté de Monaco, Monaco Worldwide
Latin America & Caribbean :
Cuba-Iran, Islamic Republic of Bilateral Relations: Cuba MinRex, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba
Brazil-Iran, Islamic Republic of Bilateral Relations: Brasil Ministério das Relações Exteriores (in Portuguese)
United Nations Data
UN Data: Iran
UN Cartographic Office: Iran
FAO Country Profile: Iran
Wolrd Bank: Iran Overview
UN Population Fund: Iran
News Sources
BBC News Country Media Profile: Iran
The Guardian World News Stories: Iran
New York Times Countries & Regions News: Iran
The Economist Topics Index: Iran
World News Report: Iran
Topix Real Time News and Updates: Iran
ABYZ Newspapers and Media Guide: Iran
Government Sources
Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran
The President of the Islamic State of Iran
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic State of Iran
UN Mission
Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations
622 Third Avenue, 34th Floor
New York, NY 10017
(212) 687-2020
(212) 867-7086
iran@un.int

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