Iran
Islamic Republic of Iran
Asia · Southern Asia
Location on the World Map
Famous Personality
Abbas Kiarostami
director
He was an internationally acclaimed filmmaker known for his influential Iranian cinema.
Local Delicacy
Chelo kebab
It is a classic Iranian dish of grilled kebab served with steamed saffron rice.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
Persepolis
It is the monumental ceremonial capital of the ancient Achaemenid Empire.
Agriculture & Produce
Wheat is Iran's principal staple crop and occupies more farmland than any other cereal.
Pomegranate is one of Iran's most iconic fruits and is widely cultivated in its dry regions.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
The tar is one of the principal lutes of Persian classical music and a strong symbol of Iranian musical identity.
The setar is a delicate long-necked lute central to Persian classical and contemplative solo performance.
This hammered dulcimer is a foundational instrument in Persian classical repertoire.
The tombak is the main goblet drum of Persian art music and sophisticated rhythmic accompaniment.
This spike fiddle is a major bowed instrument in Persian classical and regional traditions.