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Fun fact 3 about Iran

A map of West Asia in 1872, with "Iran or Persia", ruled by the Qajar dynasty, shaded in pink.
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Iran is one of the world's most mountainous countries, with Mount Damavand being the highest point at 5,610 m.

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Iran

Population
92.4M
Area
1.65M km²
Capital
Tehran
Continent
Asia
17th most populous country in the world

Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, historically known as Persia, is a country in West Asia.

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