Iran
Asia
Iran is a country in Asia with a population of 87,590,873. Its capital is Tehran and the currency is the IRR. GDP per capita is around $5,000, the main language is Persian.
CapitalTehran
Population87,590,873
Area1,648,195 km²
Density53 /km²
ContinentAsia
CurrencyIRR
Calling code+98
GDP / capita$5,000 Upper-middle income
Govt debt37.3% of GDP
Driving sideRight
Population & life expectancy
Population90,608,708
From 6,000,000 in 1800 to 90,608,708 in 2023
Life expectancy77.7 yrs
From 38.2 yrs in 1950 to 77.7 yrs in 2023
Bordering countries
Phrases & audio
- Hello سلام
- Good morning صبح بخیر
- Good day روز بخیر
- Good evening عصر بخیر
- Good night شب بخیر
- Thank you ممنون
- Please لطفاً
- Excuse me ببخشید
- Sorry متأسفم
- 1 یک
- 2 دو
- 3 سه
- 4 چهار
- 5 پنج
- 6 شش
- 7 هفت
- 8 هشت
- 9 نه
- 10 ده
Frequently asked questions
What country is IR?
IR is the two-letter ISO 3166-1 country code for Iran, a country in Asia with its capital at Tehran.
What language do they speak in Iran?
The main language spoken in Iran is Persian (فارسی). Persian for "hello" is "سلام".
What is the capital of Iran?
The capital of Iran is Tehran.
What is the country calling code for Iran?
The international dialling code for Iran is +98. Its two-letter country code is IR.
What currency is used in Iran?
Iran uses the IRR, currency code IRR.
What is the population of Iran?
Iran has a population of about 87,590,873 people across 1,648,195 km².