Iran

Iran (/ɪˈrɑːn/; Persian: ایران [ʔiˈɾɒn] ( listen)), officially the Islamic Republic of Iran (Persian: جمهوری اسلامی ایران Jomhuri-ye Eslāmi-ye Irān), is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia ( /ˈpɜrʒə/ or /ˈpɜrʃə/). Both "Persia" and "Iran" are used interchangeably in cultural contexts; however,... [ Read More at Wikipedia ]

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  • Bands from Iran

    Bands from Iran

    by Reference | views: 1330 | Jun 7 2011

    All famous Iran bands and solo musicians are listed here. This Iran bands list includes photos when available. The top bands from Iran come from a number of different musical genres, but the most notable and prominent musical artists from Iran can be found here. Abdollah Davami and Abdolvahab Shahidi are only the beginning of the items on this list. You can use the items in this list to create a new one, just like this one, to start your own. (121 Items)

  • Famous Actors from Iran

    Famous Actors from Iran

    by Reference | views: 2010 | Jul 23 2011

    List of the most popular, renowned or famous actors from Iran. List includes the most notable actors from Iran, along with photos when available. This list of Iranian actors is alphabetical, but can be sorted by any column and answers the question "what famous actors are from Iran?" You can click on the names of the famous actors of Iran in order to get more information about each one. List contains items like Ali Mosaffa, Nosrat Karimi. You can use this fact-based list to create a new one, just like this one, to start your own. (55 Items)

  • Film Actors from Iran

    Film Actors from Iran

    by Reference | views: 1152 | Dec 9 2011

    List of famous feature film actors or actresses from Iran; incl. actors born in Iran or actors who immigrated to Iran. Alphabetical, sortable by column.

  • Famous Politicians from Iran

    Famous Politicians from Iran

    by Reference | views: 379 | Jul 18 2011

    List of the most popular, renowned or famous politicians from Iran. List includes the most notable politicians from Iran, along with photos when available. This list of Iranian politicians is alphabetical, but can be sorted by any column and answers the question "what famous politicians are from Iran?". You can click on the names of the famous politicians of Iran in order to get more information about each one. Everything from Abdolhossein Hazhir to Shahla Habibi is included on this list. You may copy this factual list to build your own just like it, re-rank it to fit your opinions, then publish it to share it on Facebook, Twitter or any other social networks you use on a regular basis. (89 Items)

  • Famous Athletes from Iran

    Famous Athletes from Iran

    by Reference | views: 592 | Oct 9 2011

    List of the most popular, renowned or famous athletes from Iran. List includes the most notable athletes from Iran, along with photos when available. This list of Iranian athletes is alphabetical, but can be sorted by any column and answers the question "what famous athletes are from Iran?". You can click on the names of the famous athletes of Iran in order to get more information about each one. With items ranging from Abbas Aghaei to Oshin Sahakian, this is a great starting point for a list of your favorites. You're able to copy this fact-based list to build your own just like it, re-rank it to fit your views, then publish it to share it on Facebook, Twitter or any other social networks you use regularly. (313 Items)

  • Famous Writers from Iran

    Famous Writers from Iran

    by Reference | views: 546 | Jul 28 2011

    List of the most popular, renowned or famous writers from Iran. List includes the most notable writers from Iran, along with photos when available. This list of Iranian writers is alphabetical, but can be sorted by any column and answers the question "what famous writers are from Iran?". You can click on the names of the famous writers of Iran in order to get more information about each one. The list you're viewing is made up of a variety of different items, including Abbas Kiarostami and Zoya Pirzad. You can use this list to create a new list, re-rank it to fit your opinion, then share it with your Facebook friends, Twitter followers or with any other social networks you use on a regular basis. (176 Items)

  • Famous Artists from Iran

    Famous Artists from Iran

    by Reference | views: 503 | Oct 9 2011

    List of the most popular, renowned or famous artists from Iran. List includes the most notable artists from Iran, along with photos when available. This list of Iranian artists is alphabetical, but can be sorted by any column and answers the question "what artists are from Iran?". You can click on the names of the famous artists of Iran in order to get more information about each one. Abbas Kiarostami and Taraneh Javanbakht are included in this list. You can use this factual list to create a new list, re-rank it to fit your opinion, then publish it. (33 Items)

  • Famous Authors from Iran

    Famous Authors from Iran

    by Reference | views: 1223 | Oct 9 2011

    List of the most popular, renowned or famous authors from Iran. List includes the most notable authors from Iran, along with photos when available. This list of Iran authors is alphabetical, but can be sorted by any column and answers the question "what famous authors are from Iran?". You can click on the names of the famous authors of Iran in order to get more information about each one. List items include Abbas Kiarostami, Mehdi Sahabi and many more. You may copy this factual list to build your own just like it, re-rank it to fit your views, then publish it to share with your Facebook friends, Twitter followers or with any other social networks you use on a regular basis. (153 Items)

  • Famous TV Actors from Iran

    Famous TV Actors from Iran

    by Reference | views: 612 | Dec 9 2011

    List of the most popular, renowned or famous TV actors from Iran. List includes the most notable TV stars from Iran, along with photos when available. This list of Iranian television actors is alphabetical, but can be sorted by any column and answers the question "what famous TV stars are from Iran?" You can click on the names of the famous television stars of Iran in order to get more information about each one. List features items like Bahar Soomekh and Shohreh Aghdashloo. You can use this list to create a new list, re-rank it to fit your opinion, then share it with your Facebook friends, Twitter followers or with any other social networks you use on a regular basis. (23 Items)

  • Famous Guitar Players from Iran

    Famous Guitar Players from Iran

    by Reference | views: 708 | Jul 22 2011

    List of the most popular, renowned or famous guitar players from Iran. List includes the most notable guitarists from Iran, along with photos when available. This list of Iranian guitar players is alphabetical, but can be sorted by any column and answers the question "what famous guitar players are from Iran?". You can click on the names of the famous guitarists of Iran in order to get more information about each one. Ardeshir Farah and Lily Afshar are only the beginning of the items on this list. You're able to copy this list to build your own just like it, re-rank it to fit your views, then publish it to share it on Facebook, Twitter or any other social networks you use on a regular basis. (9 Items)

  • Movies From Iran

    Movies From Iran

    by Reference | views: 3516 | Dec 9 2010

    List of movies from Iran. All prominent movies shot in Iran are included. This list of films made in Iran includes poster images and metadata about the movie. Any notable movie made in Iran or movie of Iran should appear on this list. The movies shot in Iran list is alphabetical, and you can sort by any column. If you want to make a list of your favorite films filmed in Iran you can just copy this list with one click. Each movie filmed in Iran on this list includes info on the director, starring actors and more. The most popular cinema of Iran is included below.

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  • Countries Ruled by Dictatorship

    List of countries, nations and states governed or ruled by Dictatorship; nations may have multiple ruling bodies or government types. Alphabetical, sortable by column.

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