Why visit
Tehran is the capital of Iran. A practical starting point for museums, food, and onward routes into the country.
Why visit
Tehran is the capital of Iran. A practical starting point for museums, food, and onward routes into the country.
Iran at a glance
Country center
32.0°, 53.0°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
1,648,195 km²
636,371 mi²
Country population
89.2 million
54/km²
Subregion
Southern Asia
Currency
Iranian rial (﷼)
IRR
Dial
+98
Language
Persian (Farsi)
Demonym
Iranian
Internet
.ir
UN
Member state
ISO code
IR / IRN
Where in the world
32.0° · 53.0°
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Frequently asked about Tehran
Tehran uses the Iranian rial (﷼), ISO code IRR.
The primary language is Persian (Farsi).
The calling code is +98.
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