Scenic view of Iran

ایران

Iran

Tehran 84.0M Asia Languages linked on SubLearn: 1

About Iran

Iran is a country where Persian and several other Iranian languages are spoken. This learning guide uses a small, checked set of facts about Persepolis, Nowruz, carpet weaving in Fars, and population data. It teaches careful cultural English: name the source, keep dates attached to claims, and do not add details that the evidence does not support.

Quick Facts

Capital

Tehran

Population

83,992,949

Region

Asia · Southern Asia

Currency

Iranian Rial (IRR)

Languages linked on SubLearn

This list shows linked languages, not every language spoken in the country.

Persian

فارسی

Did You Know?

UNESCO inscribed Persepolis on the World Heritage List in 1979.

UNESCO lists 30 World Heritage properties in Iran.

The World Bank population series reports 92,417,681 people for Iran in 2025.

Famous Landmarks

Persepolis and a dated claim

A source-based lesson about a World Heritage property.

Cuisine

🍽️

New Year words and careful context

A language lesson that uses the verified New Year tradition of Nowruz without making unsupported claims about food.

Music & Arts

Traditional Arts

Carpet weaving in Fars

Events & Festivals

Nowruz on a heritage list

An event lesson that distinguishes a recurring tradition from a fixed local schedule.

Travel Phrases

Computer-generated pronunciation. Voice availability depends on the language; this is not a reviewed Omani recording.

سلام

salaam

Hello

ممنون

mamnoon

Thank you

Lifestyle & Customs

Languages and careful description

A language lesson based on Encyclopaedia Iranica.

Etiquette Tips

Persian is spoken in Iran, alongside other Iranian languages. Do not assume that one language describes every person or every conversation.

Economy

Population data and its year

A data-literacy lesson using the World Bank population series.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Persian is spoken in Iran. Encyclopaedia Iranica also identifies other Iranian languages, including Kurdish and Baluchi.
UNESCO describes Persepolis as a capital of the Achaemenid Empire, founded by Darius I around 518 BCE.
Nowruz is a New Year tradition on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.