Iran

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Iran is located in Middle East, bordering the Gulf of Oman, the Persian Gulf, and the Caspian Sea, between Iraq and Pakistan.

Population (2014 est) – 80,840,713

Area – 1,024,000mi

Capital – Tehran

Ethnic Background

     Persian – 61%

     Azeri – 16%

     Kurd – 10%

     Lur – 6%

     Baloch – 2%

     Arab – 2%

     Turkmen and Turkic tribes – 2%

     Other – 1%

Exports – petroleum, chemical and petrochemical products, fruits and nuts, carpets

Imports – industrial supplies, capital goods, foodstuffs and other consumer goods, technical services

Life Expectancy (2014 est) – M 69 years      F 72 years

Infant Mortality (2014 est) – 39 deaths/1,000 live births

Adult Illiteracy Rate – 15%