Iran

• Full name: Islamic Republic of Iran
• Population: 75.6 million (2012)
• Capital: Tehran
• Area: 1.65 million sq km (636,313 sq miles)
• Major language: Persian
• Major religion: Islam
• Life expectancy: 72 years (men), 75 years (women)
• Monetary unit: 10 Iranian rials = 1 toman
• Main exports: Petroleum, carpets, agricultural products
• GNI per capita: US $4,520 (2010)
• Internet domain: .ir

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