Iran Quick Facts…
| Official Name | Islamic Republic of Iran |
| Common Name | Iran – /ɪˈɹæn/ |
| Nationality | Iranian(s) – noun, Iranian – adjective |
| Independence | Islamic Republic of Iran proclaimed in 1979 |
| Administrative Divisions | 31 provinces |
| Total Population | 88.4 million (#17) with 77.3% urbanized – 2024 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Tehran (capital city), Mashhad, Esfahan, Shiraz, Tabriz |
| Major Languages | Persian (official), Azerbaijanian, Kurdish |
| Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
| Internet Access | 79% of total population |
| Currency | Iranian Rials (IRR) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $1.4 trillion – 2022 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $15,500 (#106) – 2022 estimate |
| Total Area | 1,648,195 sq km / 636,372 sq mi (#19) with 7.1% water area |
| Geographic Region | Asia – Southern Asia |
| Bordering Countries | Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan |
| Bordering Water Bodies | Gulf of Oman, Persian Gulf, Caspian Sea |
National Anthem: “Soroud-e Melli-ye Jomhouri-ye Eslami-ye Iran” (National Anthem of the Islamic Republic of Iran)