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. |