Iranian Flag

Iran's Quick Facts

Land Area	1,531,595 km2
Water Area	116,600 km2
Total Area	1,648,195 km2
Population	82,801,633
Population Density	50.24 / km2
Government Type	Theocratic Republic
GDP (PPP)	$1.46 Trillion
GDP Per Capita	$18,100
Currency	Rial (IRR)
Largest Cities	Tehran (9,134,708) Mashhad (3,208,336) Esfahan (2,132,037) Shiraz (1,651,362) Tabriz (1,611,133) Karaj (1,580,413) Qom (1,287,937) Ahvaz (1,244,250) Kermanshah (1,025,740) Orumiyeh (793,044)

Iran Flag:

The flag of Iran was officially adopted on July 29, 1980.

The colors of the flag date to the mid-18th century; green represents growth, happiness, unity, nature, vitality, white represents peace, and red means courage.

According to sources, the white stylized script on the red and green panels, repeated 22 times, is the Islamic phrase Allahu Akbar, meaning "God is greater than to be described."

The Iranian ensign is centered within the white band.

Larger Iran flag

Iran Coat of Arms:

Iran's coat of arms is a symbol said to symbolize the five principles of Islam, and the centered sword is representative of the country's strength.