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Geography, demographics, economy, history, and government (see also Research) - Form of government:
- Population: 65,179,752 (55% urban)
- Total area: 1,648,000 sq. km
- Languages: Farsi (official)
- Religions: Shi'ite Islam
- Per capita GDP: $5,000 p.a. (1998)
- Exports: $18.381 bn; oil, gas, carpets, fruits, chemical
- Literacy: 72.1% (1994)
- Life expectancy: 69.8 years (71.2f, 68.4m)
Sources
- [CIA World Factbook] country data - Iran
- [U.S. State Department] [Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs] country profile - Iran
- [U.S. Library of Congress] country study - Iran
- [AsiaSource] country profiles maps and statistics - Iran - a resource of The Asia Society
- [Atlapedia Online] country data - Iran
- Encyclopedia of the Orient - Iran - politics, economy, health & education, maps, people & religion, history
- E-Conflict World Encyclopedia - Iran - national anthem, flag, map, people, economy, geography, government, defence, news
and weather
- [Nation by Nation] country data - Iran - facts, government, geography, history, human rights, people
- [World Skip] country data - Iran
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Portals, indexes, guides, searchers, phone directories
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Executive, legislature, judiciary, ministries, departments, agencies, and commissions
- Governments on the WWW - Iran - comprehensive database of governmental institutions - parliaments, ministries, offices, law
courts, embassies, etc
- Executive:
- Presidency of The Islamic Republic of Iran
- Ministries:
- Ministry of Agriculture
- Ministry of Cooperative
- Ministry of Commerce
- Ministry of Culture and Higher Education
- Ministry of Energy
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Ministry of Health, Treatment and Medical Training
- Ministry of Industries
- Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs
- Ministry of Mines and Metals
- Ministry of Petroleum
- Agencies:
- Bureau for Political and International Studies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Center For Women's Participation
- International Centre for Dialogue Among Civillizations
- Iranain Chamber for International Affairs
- IRI Academy of Medical Sciences
- IRI Academy of Sciences
- IR Iran Broadcasting (IRIB)
- IR Iran Railways
- IR Iran Ports and Shipping Organization
- IR Iran Airlines
- Mostazafan and Janbazan Foundation
- Qeshm Free Zone
- Site of the Esteemed Leader
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Human rights & civil liberties, humanitarian aid, political parties, activism, environment, and labour
- Organization of Iranian People's Fedayee Guerrillas
- Foundation for Democracy in Iran
- Political parties:
- Iran-e-Azad - Supporters of National Council of Resistance of Iran
- Worker-communist Party of Iran
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Education, health & public safety, religion, women, children & youth, and associations & societies
- IRI Academy of Sciences
- IRI Academy of Medical Sciences
- Center For Women's Participation
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Ethnicity, language, the arts, history & heritage, performance, costume, and literature
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Associations, competitions, leisure, and hobbies
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Guides & advice, accommodation, attractions, transport, agents, and organisers
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Statistics, government, economy, geography, demography, and society
- Statistical Centre of Iran
- Research institutes:
- Bureau for Political and International Studies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- International Centre for Dialogue Among Civillizations
- Gulf Centre for Strategic Studies (UK)
- Essential data:
- [CIA World Factbook] country data - Iran
- [U.S. State Department] [Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs] country profile - Iran
- [U.S. Library of Congress] country study - Iran
- [AsiaSource] country profiles maps and statistics - Iran - a resource of The Asia Society
- Social development:
- [OneWorld.net] country database - Iran - news articles selected from around the world
- [IRINnews.org] news archive - Iran - news articles from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
- [The Economist] country briefing - Iran
- [U.S. Refugee Committee] World Refugee Survey country report - Iran
- Human rights:
- [Human Rights Watch] Human Rights Developments 2000 - Iran
- [International Lesbian and Gay Association] [Country Survey - Iran] - information for those working to promote lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) rights
- Governance:
- Governments on the WWW - Iran - comprehensive database of governmental institutions - parliaments, ministries, offices, law
courts, embassies, etc
- [Political Resources] - Iran
- [CIA Library] [Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members] - Iran
- [World Audit.org] national statistics and reports - Iran - national statistics and reports from Freedom House, Transparency
International, Amnesty International, the International Commission of Jurists and others
- [ElectionWorld.org] election results in Iran
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Newspapers & magazines, journals, television & radio, publishing, and entertainment
- Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB)
- Tehran Times
- Gulf Business Magazine
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Resourcing, manufacturing, distribution, trade, and regulation of goods and services
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Banking, investment, insurance, stockmarkets, and market regulation
- Bank Saderat Iran
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