1. Iran Michael Crouse

2. The Land… Iran is located in the Middle East. It borders the Gulf of Oman the Persian Gulf, and the Capsian Sea. Iran is situated between Pakistan and Iraq.

3. …The Land The terrain in Iran is rugged and mountainous rim with a large central basin. It also has small not connected deserts and plains along both coasts.

4. Climate/Vegetation Iran’s climate is Arid/ Semi-Arid in the center. It’s climate is tropical along the Caspian Sea

5. Government Iran’s Government type is a Theocratic Republic.Iran’s Government type is a Theocratic Republic. This means they have a Judicial, Executive, and Legislative Branch.This means they have a Judicial, Executive, and Legislative Branch. The Legislative Branch is a unicameral assembly.The Legislative Branch is a unicameral assembly. The Executive Branch consists of the President and his Cabinet.The Executive Branch consists of the President and his Cabinet.

6. History and Current Events New US-Russia nuclear deal 'soon' says Hillary Clinton Iran’s nuclear plant which is being built by Russia should be operational this summer.Iran’s nuclear plant which is being built by Russia should be operational this summer. Iran denies using nuclear technology for warhead production and claims to be using it strictly for peaceful energy production.Iran denies using nuclear technology for warhead production and claims to be using it strictly for peaceful energy production.

7. Economy Iran’s exports consist of: petroleum, chemical products, petrochemical products, fruits, nuts, and carpets. It’s export partners are: China, Japan, India, South Korea, Turkey, and Italy

8. Culture The official language of Iran is Persian. There are other lesser languages used such as Azeri and Kurdish. Even less popular languages include Arabic and Armenian.

9. Places to Visit The Naghsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan is a world heritage site.The Naghsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan is a world heritage site. Mashhad is home to the site of the Imam Reza Shrine.Mashhad is home to the site of the Imam Reza Shrine. The citadel of Persepolis is also a world heritage site.The citadel of Persepolis is also a world heritage site.

10. Works Cited 4 March 2010 "Iran." CIA The World Fact Book: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ir.html 22 March 2010. 18 March 2010 "New US-Russia nuclear deal 'soon' says Hillary Clinton." BBC News: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8574838.stm (22 March 2010) 21 March 2010 "Iran." Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran (22 March 2010)