Background+Information

James Brock


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 * Natural Resources **
 * Petroleum
 * C oal
 * C hromium
 * C opper
 * I ron ore
 * L ead
 * M anganese
 * Z inc
 * S ulfur


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 * Economy **
 * GDP (PPP): $827.1 billion
 * GDP Real Growth Rate: 1.5%
 * Unemployment Rate: 11.8%


 * Population and Population Growth Rate **
 * Population: 77,891,220
 * Population Growth Rate: 1.3%


 * Religions **
 * Muslim 98% (Shia 89%, Sunni 9%), other (includes Zoroastrian, Jewish, Christian, and Baha'i) 2%


 * Cultural Information **
 * Language: Farsi
 * State Religion: Muslim
 * Ethnicities: Persians, Turks, Baloochies, Turks
 * Art: Calligraphy, Carpet weaving, Engraving, Metal work, Painting, Pottery
 * Cuisine: “Persian”
 * Small amounts of red meat
 * Based upon rice and supplemented with other grains, fruits, and vegetables

Circle of Ancient Iranian Studies. //The Hopmepage of the Circle of Ancient Iranian Studies (CAIS)//. 2012. Web. 12 Feb. 2012. "Facts and Figures." //World Geography and Culture Online//. Facts On File, Inc. Web. 12 Feb. 2012. . Iran Chamber Society. "Historic Personalities of Iran: Ayatollah Khomeini." //Iran Chamber Society//. Iran Chamber Society, 2012. Web. 12 Feb. 2012. Manou & Associates Inc. "Iran, The Country." //Iran Online.// Manou & Associates Inc., 2009. Web. 12 Feb. 2012. Persia.org. //Iranian Cultural & Information Center//. Persia.org, 2003. Web. 12 Feb. 2012.
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