Iran
Asia · Southern Asia
- Capital
- Tehran
Famous for
- Animal Persian leopard
- Food Chelo kebab
- Festival Nowruz
- Landmark Persepolis
- Sport Wrestling
Three facts
Country
Iran's ancient qanats move groundwater for kilometres through gently sloping underground tunnels.
Capital: Tehran
Tehran's Azadi Tower is clad in thousands of pieces of white marble and combines modern and Persian forms.
Flag
"Allahu Akbar" is repeated 22 times in stylised script along the borders of Iran's white stripe.
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