Iran – the state is not the oldest in the world, but only from a legal point of view. In fact, Iran is an ancient Persia, once a powerful state, the history of which we all once taught at school. Since then, of course, many centuries have passed, and the world has changed a lot, but Iran is now literally breathing an ancient history.
The motto of Iran is “Independence, Freedom, Islamic Republic”.
Iran is often confused with Iraq.
The history of Iran began almost 5 centuries ago, however, a significant part of this time it was known as Persia. It is interesting that the Iranians themselves in ancient times called their state Iran, while the rest of the world adopted its ancient Greek name “Persia”. In 1935 Shah Reza failed to stand up and demanded from other states to call his country Iran, correcting a centuries-old mistake.
In ancient times, half the world’s population lived on the territory of Persia (that is, Iran). Due to this, it is considered the most populous country in the history of the planet.
Iran became one of the first states to appear on the world map.
Some of the settlements on its territory were founded 4 thousand years before our era.
Iran is one of the few countries in the world where state power is in the hands of the clergy.
In Iran there is the Council of Guardians of the Constitution, which mainly deals with the verification of new draft laws on compliance with the norms of the Sharia, that is, Islamic law. If a discrepancy is found, the document is immediately sent for revision.
The Supreme Leader of the country is appointed by the Council of Experts of 86 representatives of the clergy, which meets for a week once a year. The supreme leader, in turn, distributes other state posts – in particular, appoints the president of the republic. The President can not make important decisions for the state without the approval of the Supreme leadership.
The highest state posts in Iran can be occupied only by Muslims.
Homosexuality in Iran is venerated for a serious crime, which is punished with punishment up to the public death penalty.
Iran produces the world’s most expensive black caviar, which, ironically, is almost white. It is received from belug-albinos and sold at a price of about 35 thousand dollars per kilogram.
On the flag of Iran, although the uninitiated person does not notice this, 22 times the phrase “Allah is Great” is written. There are no more such words on any flag of the world.
Iran is one of the world leaders in terms of the amount of oil produced.
Taxi drivers and waiters in Iranian restaurants, according to local perceptions of politeness, always refuse to take money from clients. The guest should insist on his own and still pay the right amount.
In Iran it is accepted to refuse several times the invitation to visit before accepting it.
In 1932, the Iranians replaced their currency with fog on rial, but even now prices are universally indicated in fogs.
In Iran, a large deficit of small bills, so sellers often give change with chocolate bars or sweets.
Iran ranks second in the world after Saudi Arabia on the import of cosmetics – probably because in public, women can only show face. For the same reason among the Iranians are extremely popular plastic surgery to change the shape of the nose.
Iranians are denied access to social networks and major world media.
In Iran, a couple in love who is about to marry must listen to a one-hour lecture on contraception.
Unmarried Iranians here are called “nemuzhchinami”, and they live with their parents for the rest of their lives.
In the homes of Iranians, it is rare to find tables and chairs – they are replaced by pillows.
The Iranians began to weave carpets more than 2,5 thousand years ago, and their products are still considered to be one of the best in the world.
In Iran is the hottest place on Earth – it is the solonchak desert of Deshte-Lut where the temperature was recorded at 70.7 degrees Celsius.
