Key Facts about Iran

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Recently, India has issued an advisory urging its nationals to avoid any non-essential travel to Iran until further notice amid the ongoing protests. 

About Iran

• Location: It is a prominent country located in West Asia.
• Bordering Countries: It shares land boundaries with Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Turkmenistan to the north, Afghanistan and Pakistan to the east, Iraq to the west, and Turkey to the northwest.
• Maritime Boundaries: It is bordered by major water bodies, namely the Caspian Sea to the north, and the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman to the south.
• Capital City: Tehran
• It is a member country of SCO, OPEC and BRICS.

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Geographical Features of Iran

• Terrain: Its terrain is predominantly marked by the Iranian Plateau, characterised by vast deserts like the Dasht-e Kavir and Dasht-e Lut.
• Mountain Range: It has important mountain ranges such as the Zagros Mountains in the west and the Alborz Mountains in the north.
• Highest Peak: Mount Damavand, located in the Alborz Mountain Range, is the highest peak in Iran.
• Climate: Iran’s climate varies from arid and semi-arid conditions to subtropical regions, especially along the Caspian coast.
• Major Rivers:  Karun, Dez, Karkheh, and Diyala rivers, essential for irrigation and agriculture.
• Natural Resources: It is rich in oil and natural gas, along with coal, chromium, copper, iron ore, lead, manganese, zinc, and sulphur.

Source: ET