Iran


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Flag Description
Three equal horizontal bands of green (top), white, and red; the national emblem (a stylized representation of the word allah in the shape of a tulip, a symbol of martyrdom) in red is centered in the white band; allah akbar (god is great) in white arabic script is repeated 11 times along the bottom edge of the green band and 11 times along the top edge of the red band.

Currency
Iranian rial.

Astronomy
Today's date is November 8, 2009. There is currently a Full Moon.

Location
Middle east, bordering the gulf of oman, the persian gulf, and the caspian sea, between iraq and pakistan.

Climate
Mostly arid or semiarid, subtropical along caspian coast.

Terrain
Rugged, mountainous rim; high, central basin with deserts, mountains; small, discontinuous plains along both coasts.

Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at Caspian Sea -28 m. The highest point is at Kuh-e Damavand 5,671 m.

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Iran

This is a map of Iran. The map illustrates the location of Tehran and its proximity to Qorn, Mashhad, Kerman, and the Caspian Sea.

Other countries on this map include: Iraq / Saudi Arabia / Pakistan

Iran News:
Iran police detain 109 over rally
More than 100 people were detained in Tehran following protests on Wednesday , Iranian officials say.
Danish student 'arrested in Iran'
A Danish journalism student is arrested in Iran after covering anti-government protests, says the Danish Union of Journalists.

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