About Iran and China
Iran
Brief description about Iran
Iran is historically Iran has been referred to as "Persia", by the Western world, mainly due to the writings of Greek historians who called Iran Persis, meaning land of the Persians. Today both "Persia" and "Iran" are used interchangeably in cultural contexts; however, "Iran" is the name used officially in political contexts.
The 18th-largest country in the world in terms of area at 1,648,195 km2, Iran is an ethnically diverse country and has a population of around 77 million. Tehran is the capital, the country's most populous city and the political, cultural, commercial and industrial center of the nation. Known as a developing country, Iran is a regional power, and holds an important position in international energy security and world economy as a result of its large reserves of petroleum and natural gas. Iran has the second largest proven natural gas reserves in the world and the fourth largest proven petroleum reserves.
Language
The 1 official language of Iran is Persian (also called Farsi), spoken by nearly everyone. In Iran there is about 56 different languages spoken. Some of the main ones include Persian, Azeri, Kurdi, Lorish, Arabic, Turkmen, Gilaki, Tabari, Balochi, and Taleshi.
Twelver Shi'i Islam is totally dominating the Iranian society, not only as creed, but also with its impact on the political system. More than 99% of the Iranians are Muslims; 90% belong to the Shi'a branch of Islam, the official state religion, and about 9% belong to the Sunni branch, which predominates in neighboring Muslim countries. Less than 1% non-Muslim minorities include Christians, Zoroastrians, Jews, Bahá'ís, Mandeans, and Yarsan.
Women’s role in Iran The role of women in Iran is very complex. Although Iranian women can receive excellent education and rather good health care, they have few rights and many restrictions. Because of their religion they have to maintain hijab which women are not allowed to expose their body
Brief description about Iran
Iran is historically Iran has been referred to as "Persia", by the Western world, mainly due to the writings of Greek historians who called Iran Persis, meaning land of the Persians. Today both "Persia" and "Iran" are used interchangeably in cultural contexts; however, "Iran" is the name used officially in political contexts.
The 18th-largest country in the world in terms of area at 1,648,195 km2, Iran is an ethnically diverse country and has a population of around 77 million. Tehran is the capital, the country's most populous city and the political, cultural, commercial and industrial center of the nation. Known as a developing country, Iran is a regional power, and holds an important position in international energy security and world economy as a result of its large reserves of petroleum and natural gas. Iran has the second largest proven natural gas reserves in the world and the fourth largest proven petroleum reserves.
Language
The 1 official language of Iran is Persian (also called Farsi), spoken by nearly everyone. In Iran there is about 56 different languages spoken. Some of the main ones include Persian, Azeri, Kurdi, Lorish, Arabic, Turkmen, Gilaki, Tabari, Balochi, and Taleshi.
Twelver Shi'i Islam is totally dominating the Iranian society, not only as creed, but also with its impact on the political system. More than 99% of the Iranians are Muslims; 90% belong to the Shi'a branch of Islam, the official state religion, and about 9% belong to the Sunni branch, which predominates in neighboring Muslim countries. Less than 1% non-Muslim minorities include Christians, Zoroastrians, Jews, Bahá'ís, Mandeans, and Yarsan.
Women’s role in Iran The role of women in Iran is very complex. Although Iranian women can receive excellent education and rather good health care, they have few rights and many restrictions. Because of their religion they have to maintain hijab which women are not allowed to expose their body