Iran

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**__IRAN- __**Jordan Singer and Hannah Godlin

__** Timeline of Important Events: **__ **1501: Shah Ismail I becomes first ruler of Safavid Empire,** **declared Shiite Islam main religion**      **1605: Shah Abbas I led the Saffavid Dynasty during the golden age, Isfahan was the capital and gained the most power**     **1639: Treaty of Zuhab ends with the Ottoman Empire** **1722: Safavid Empire ended due to the death of Abbas and the loss of Isfahan, country's capital** **1907: Introduction of constitution limits the absolute powers of rulers** **1923: Reza Khan becomes prime minister**

**1935: Formerly known as Persia, the name Iran is adopted**

**1950: Ali Razmara becomes prime minister and is assassinated less than 9 months later, Mohammad Mosesadeq replaced him**

**1953: Iran is overthrown by the British and American intelligence services** **1960: The Shah (king) became increasingly dependent on the secret police (SAVAK) ﻿in controlling people against Shah's reforms** **1979: Iran revolution, overthrew Iran's monarchy, Islamic republic replaced under leader of revolution** **1980:September 22nd, start of Iran-Iraq war which lasted 8 years** **2005: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad becomes president** 636,300 sq mi ||
 * Iran Chart || Ancient || Modern ||
 * Population || 61-65,000,000 people || 76,923,300 people ||
 * Per Capita income ||  || $11,200 ||
 * Land Area || Former Persia || 1,648,195 sq. km
 * Political System/Government || Monarchy || Theocratic/republic ||
 * Imports/exports || Silk for Silver
 * Imports-** carpets and fruits and vegetables

and intermediate goods, food, other industrial/consumer goods
 * Exports-** raw and farmed materials || **Imports**-industrial raw materials

carpets || architecture and buildings || **art**-caligraphy, painting, glass, ceramics boys: loose pants music: national anthem || other-2% (includes Zoroa Strian. Jewish, Christian, and Baha'i) ||
 * Exports**-petroleum 8-% chemical and petrochemical products fruits+nuts,
 * Cultural traditions || Isfahan- country's capital, known for stunning
 * clothing-** girls: long tunics
 * Religion(s) || Shiite Islam || Muslim-89% (Shia 89%,Sunni 9%)
 * INTERESTING FACTS:**
 * Iran has the most Shiite Muslims in the Islamic world
 * Iran="land of the Aryan"
 * Perisan is still spoken
 * Persian rugs are the best rugs in the world
 * Capital=Tehran
 * Ranks second in the world's natural gas, third in oil reserves
 * Life expectancy=69 years
 * Literacy rate=79%

http://www.everyculture.com/Ge-It/Iran.html http://ancienthistory.abc-clio.com/Search/Display/1473857?terms=safavid+dynasty
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Iran has been able to retain its strong minority Shiite beliefs throughout all the years of its existence, being 89% of its population to this day. Iran's culture began with Shah Ismail which was a core foundation that lead to its golden age during the Safavid dynasty, led by Shah Abbas I. During its golden age, Isfahan (the capital) flourished and many cultures integrated. Along with its achievements; however, Iran has faced many difficulties with its government and leaders but managed to overcome it. Trade and communication between other countries also is a major feature that contributes to its success.
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