What Are People From Iran Called?

Name: Iran
Address: West Asia, Iran

West Asia, Iran

Iran

People from Iran are called:

People from Iran are called Iranian.

Demonym:

Iranian

Pronunciation:

/ɪˈreɪniən/

About Iran

Capital city: Tehran.
One of the world's oldest continuous civilizations.
Islamic republic with theocratic government.
Major regional power with significant oil and gas reserves.
Rich cultural heritage including Persian art, poetry, and architecture.

Quick Facts

Population:: 89,172,767 (2024 est.)
Country:: Iran
Region:: West Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From 'Aryan', meaning 'land of the Aryans'. Formerly known as Persia. 'Iranian' is the demonym.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Iraq

west of Iran

People are called:

Iraqi

Turkey

northwest of Iran

People are called:

Turkish

Afghanistan

east of Iran

People are called:

Afghan

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Population:: 89,172,767 (2024 est.)
Country:: Iran
Region:: West Asia

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