Iran

Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, is a country in the Middle East located in Western Asia. It borders Iraq, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. The capital is Tehran. Iranian culture has deep roots, with a history dating back over 2500 years when it was known as Persia. Iran has played a significant role in world history, with a rich cultural heritage in fields such as art, architecture, poetry, and science. The predominant religion is Shia Islam. Iran's economy is diversified, with key sectors including oil, natural gas, agriculture, and manufacturing. The country is known for its varied landscapes, which include mountains, deserts, and coastlines on the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf. Famous places in Iran include the ancient cities of Persepolis and Isfahan, and the Nasir al-Mulk Mosque in Shiraz. Population of Iran from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 81 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 82 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 83 million inhabitants. Capital (Tehran): Population in 2020: About 9 million inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Tehran: ~9 million Mashhad: ~3 million Isfahan: ~2 million Karaj: ~1.9 million Shiraz: ~1.8 million Tabriz: ~1.6 million Qom: ~1.2 million Ahvaz: ~1.2 million Kermanshah: ~1 million Urmia: ~0.7 million Administrative Divisions: Iran is divided into 31 provinces. Some provinces: Tehran, Isfahan, Fars, Khuzestan, Mazandaran, etc. GDP in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About $454 billion. 2019: About $446 billion. 2020: Approximately $418 billion (estimate, considering the impact of COVID-19). Public deficit in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 12.0%. 2019: Approximately 10.8%. 2020: Approximately 11.4% (estimate). Inflation Rate from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Around 31.2%. 2019: Approximately 41.1%. 2020: Estimated to be around 36.5%.