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Persia
Persian Language (Farsi), language of Iran
Tehrān, capital
see also Middle East
arts, music, and literature
business and economy
cities
flag symbolism
foreign relations
geography and environment
government and politics
overview of government of Iran
activist who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003
Ali Razmara of Iran assassinated
arms buildup under the shah
capital punishment legal status
Communism
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death of Khomeini
defense
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Islamic fundamentalism
Islamic government established in Iran
judiciary
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local government
Mosaddeq takes power in Iran
national anthem
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presidents
Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi restored to power
shahs
U.S. designation as a state sponsor of terrorism
violence preceding Iranian revolution
head of state
highest point
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literacy rates (table)
nuclear program
Olympic Games – Summer Olympics medal standings
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plants and animals
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tallest mountain
transportation and communications
Iran
Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, country in southwestern Asia, located on the northeastern shore of the Persian Gulf. One of the world's...
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