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Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, is a country in Western Asia. It is bordered by Iraq, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. The Caspian Sea lies to the north, and the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman lie to the south. Iran is the 18th-largest country in the world by land area, and the second-largest in the Middle East.

Tehran is the capital and largest city of Iran, and other major cities include Mashhad, Isfahan, Shiraz, Karaj, and Tabriz.

The population of Iran is estimated to be 83.99 million people, making it the 17th-most populous country in the world. The majority of Iranians are Shia Muslims, and the official language is Persian.

Iran has a rich history and culture, dating back thousands of years. The country was home to some of the world's earliest civilizations, including the Elamites, the Medes, and the Persians. Iran was also conquered by Alexander the Great, and was later ruled by various Muslim dynasties.

Today, Iran is a member of the United Nations, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the Non-Aligned Movement. It is also one of the world's leading oil producers, and has the fourth-largest natural gas reserves in the world.