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Colorful cliffs on Hormuz Island in the Persian Gulf

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Persian Gulf

The Persian Gulf is a shallow, semi-enclosed sea between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. It has more than 2,500 years of documented naming history, connects the region to the Indian Ocean through the Strait of Hormuz, and remains central to the history, ecology, and maritime geography of western Asia.

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History

From ancient Persia to the contemporary era

Constitutional Revolution1953 CoupAchaemenid Empire
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Culture

Customs, traditions, and cultural heritage of Iran

Ta'arofYalda NightChaharshanbe Suri
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Food

Iranian cuisine and culinary traditions

Chelow KababGhormeh SabziAsh Reshteh
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Art

From miniature painting to contemporary art

Persian MiniatureCalligraphyTilework
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Music

Traditional and contemporary Iranian music

Dastgah SystemIranian Pop MusicRegional Folk Music
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Science & Tech

From al-Khwarizmi to modern achievements

Al-KhwarizmiMaragheh ObservatoryNuclear Technology
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Nature

Biodiversity and environment of Iran

Hyrcanian ForestsAsiatic CheetahAnzali Lagoon
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Notable Figures

Influential Iranian figures

FerdowsiHafezMosaddegh
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Society

Social structure and daily life

Ta'arofEducation SystemWomen in Iran
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Economy

Economy, trade, and development

Oil and SanctionsTehran BazaarCarpet Industry
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Literature

Persian poetry and prose from Ferdowsi to today

ShahnamehPersian PoetryContemporary Literature
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