Islamic Republic of Iran
Jomhuri-ye Eslami-ye Iran
Iran is located in the Middle East with Turkey and Iraq on the west and Afghanistan and Pakistan on the east. It is bordered by the Gulf of Oman, the Persian Gulf, and the Caspian Sea.
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Capital: Tehran
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The official language of Iran is Farsi (Parsi), modern Persian. There are many other languages: Turkic, Kurdish, Luri, Balochi, Arabic, Turkish, and other.
89% of Iranians are Shia Muslims, 9% are Sunni Muslims, 2% are other religions that include: Zoroastrian, Jewish, Christian, and Baha'i.
Animals
(Asiatic cheetah)
The Iranian cheetah existed from India to Saudi Arabia and Syria. Now this cheetah can only been Iran.
Iran's wildlife includes a varity of animal species, some are: bears, jackals, wolves, panthers, , and gazelles. Domestic animals in Iran include: sheeps, goats, donkeys, cattle, horses, and camels. Also native to Iran are: pheasant, partridge, stork, eagles and falcons.
History
-Social Studies for Kids
-History for Kids
Persian Rugs
Carpet weaving is the most widespread handicraft in Iran and the best known craft abroad. Persian carpets are renowned for their richness of color and designs.
- History
Climate
In the northwest, are cold winters and heavy snowfall with subfreezing temperatures. In the Spring and fall are mild temperatures. Summers are dry and hot.
In the south, winters are mild and summers are very hot.
Land
Iran is one of the most mountainous countries in the world. There are two major mountain ranges in Iran:
(extends west east parallel with the south shore of the Caspian Sea in a crescent-shaped arc for 560 miles (900 kilometers).
Highest peak , 5671meters(18,624 feet). (extends from the Northwest to the Southwest).
Forested areas are mainly in the Northern coastal areas. The deserts are mainly on the Eastern half of Iran with two major deserts: (central Iran toward East), Kavir-e-Lut (Southeast). . Farming and settlements are largely concentrated in the narrow plains or valleys in the west or north.
In the Elburz Mountains are: beech trees, oak trees, other deciduous trees, and conifers. In the Elburz and Zagros mountains grow wild fruit trees: almond, pear, pomegranate, and walnut. Along the borders of the Dasht-e Kavir grows tamarisk and other salt-tolerant bushes.
Stories
from Iran.
Recipes
Color
Pages
Based on a painted ceramic vessel from Susa, Iran that dates from AD 4000-5000.
The coloring book and alphabet page are in persian(farsi); for young children.
Make
Create a design on canvas.
Music
Pictures, MP3 sample sounds and information of traditional instruments used in Iranian music.
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