Persian is the most common language in Iran. Iran is home not only to Persians, but Turkmen, Arabs, Azeri, Baluchi, and Kurds. These minority groups speak their own language, but most can also speak Persian.
2. What 's the meaning of the word of "Iran"?
Iran comes from the "Aryan" language, which loosely means noble or respectable. The term "Iran" was first used around the third century B.C., when a ruler described his empire as Iranshar - and himself as the king of kings.
3.How long did it take a relay of countries to travel 1600 miles Royal Road in Persia?
There were very fast horse riders who travel all Hakumaneshian Empire in nine days.The couriers who used the Royal Road, which ran from Susa in the southwest to Sardis in the north near the Aegean Sea, were stopped by "neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night," according to Greek historian Herodotus. It took them only nine days to deliver a message across the empire.
4. What precentages of Iran's population is Muslim?
About 98 percent of Iranians are Muslim and remaining 2 percent are Zoroastrian, Jewish, the Christian
5.What does the word taarof describs?
The Arab root of taarof is arafa, which means"to know of" or "acquire knowlege of". Iranians belive the social etiquette obliges them to behave politely toward people with whom they're not familier at all, even if they might have to sacrifice their true feelings. Following the rules of taarof, Iranians give their guests the best possible treatment.
6. What is the most popular food in Iran?
Kebab is the most popular food in Iran. Iranians make Kebabs in a variety of different styles and tastes, which can hardly be seen in any other cuisine. Koobideh (minced meat Kebab, Chenjeh (Lamb Chop Kebab). It should be mentioned that some of these Kebabs are shared with other Middle Eastern cuisines such as Turkish cuisine or central Asian or Greek cuisines.
7.How many mountain ranges are in Iran?
Iran is the one of the world's most mountainous countries. There are two major ranges of mountains, Alborz in north of Iran and Damavand (which is 5671 metres above sea level) is the highest after re in East of Asia; and Zagros that cuts the country from the north west to the south easst.
8.Where is the Iranian rainsforest located?
There is rain forest in the north of Iran, between the Caspian sea and the Alborz mountains.
9.What is Iran deserts like?
Iran has two major deserts in the central of country which are the hottest area in their kinds in world.
10. What is the most famous precious stone in Iran?
There is a lot of Turquoise mining in Nishapur, the city in the west north of Iran. The color of stones are between blue and green and the blue one is more expensive than the green one.
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