_Full name: Islamic Republic of Iran

_Population: 68.5 million (via UN, 2006)

_Capital: Tehran

_Area: 1.65 million sq km (636,313 sq miles)

_Major language: Persian

_Major religion: Islam

_Life expectancy: 69 years (men), 72 years (women) (UN)

_Monetary unit: 10 Iranian rials = 1 toman

_Main exports: Petroleum, carpets, agricultural products

_GNI per capita: US $2,770 (World Bank, 2006)

_Internet domain: .ir

_International dialling code: +98

Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/790877.stm#facts