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Iran Culture 
Iran Country & Its People
 Hidden from the eyes of foreigners for many centuries, the republics of Central Asia are now open to the adventurous traveler. A land of colorful mosques, spectacular desert landscapes, and the spirit of the old world, Central Asia awaits to charm her visitors.
CUSTOM CENTRAL ASIA & IRAN
We offers a variety of alternatives for individual travel in Central Asia & Iran. All of our programs have been created and are operated by our experienced staff and local offices throughout the region. All of our Central Asia & Iran trips are privately guided by local English speaking guides. Please contact us to receive a full color brochure and a detailed listing of our suggested tours and prices. Most of our Central Asian programs offer best available accommodation. Our knowledgeable Travel Specialists can assist you in designing a once in a lifetime adventure to one of the world's most intriguing and unexplored destinations. |
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Population: 65,619,636 (July 2000 est.)
Age structure:
0-14 years: 34% (male 11,542,446; female 11,035,705)
15-64 years: 61% (male 20,151,083; female 19,879,432)
65 years and over: 5% (male 1,592,753; female 1,418,217) (2000 est.)
Population growth rate: 0.83% (2000 est.)
Birth rate: 18.29 births/1,000 population (2000 est.)
Death rate: 5.45 deaths/1,000 population (2000 est.)
Net migration rate: -4.55 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2000 est.)
Sex ratio:
at birth: 1.05 male(s)/female
under 15 years: 1.05 male(s)/female
15-64 years: 1.01 male(s)/female
65 years and over: 1.12 male(s)/female
total population: 1.03 male(s)/female (2000 est.)
Infant mortality rate: 30.02 deaths/1,000 live births (2000 est.)
Life expectancy at birth:
total population: 69.66 years
male: 68.34 years
female: 71.05 years (2000 est.)
Total fertility rate: 2.2 children born/woman (2000 est.)
Nationality:
noun: Iranian(s)
adjective: Iranian
Ethnic groups: Persian 51%, Azeri 24%, Gilaki and Mazandarani 8%, Kurd 7%, Arab 3%, Lur 2%, Baloch 2%, Turkmen 2%, other 1%
Religions: Shi'a Muslim 89%, Sunni Muslim 10%, Zoroastrian, Jewish, Christian, and Baha'i 1%
Languages: Persian and Persian dialects 58%, Turkic and Turkic dialects 26%, Kurdish 9%, Luri 2%, Balochi 1%, Arabic 1%, Turkish 1%, other 2%
Literacy:
definition: age 15 and over can read and write
total population: 72.1%
male: 78.4%
female: 65.8% (1994 est.) |
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