Iran
Geographic & General info
- Capital: Tehran
- Population: approx. 89 million
- Languages: Persian (Farsi, official)
- Area: 1,648,195 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+3:30 (IRST)
- Currency: Iranian Rial (IRR)
- Flag Colors: Green, white, red featuring the national emblem and Takbir script
- National Holiday: February 11 (Islamic Revolution Day)
- National Anthem: Sorood-e Melli-e Jomhoori-e Eslami-e Iran
- Neighboring Countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Turkey
Top 15 Largest Cities
- Tehran
- Mashhad
- Isfahan
- Karaj
- Tabriz
- Shiraz
- Qom
- Ahvaz
- Kermanshah
- Urmia
- Rasht
- Zahedan
- Hamadan
- Kerman
- Yazd
Top 15 Highlights
- Persepolis (UNESCO World Heritage)
- Naqsh-e Jahan Square & Shah Mosque (Isfahan - UNESCO)
- Golestan Palace (Tehran - UNESCO)
- Historic City of Yazd (UNESCO)
- Dizin Ski Resort (Alborz Mountains)
- Nasir al-Mulk Mosque (Pink Mosque, Shiraz)
- Eram Garden (Persian Gardens - UNESCO)
- Imam Reza Shrine (Mashhad)
- Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System (UNESCO)
- Arg-e Bam (World's largest adobe citadel - UNESCO)
- Kish Island & Qeshm Island (Persian Gulf)
- Si-o-se-pol & Khaju Bridges (Isfahan)
- Dome of Soltaniyeh (Zanjan - UNESCO)
- Kandovan Cave Village
- Lut Desert (Dasht-e Lut - UNESCO)
Climate and Nature
Iran features a predominantly arid to semi-arid climate with hot summers and cold winters, yet exhibits extreme geographical contrast. The northern Caspian coast hosts dense subtropical Hyrcanian forests, contrasting with central desert basins. High mountain ranges like the Alborz and Zagros chains receive heavy snowfall throughout the winter.
Culture and Gastronomy
Persian culture represents one of the world's oldest civilizations, renowned for classical poetry (Rumi, Hafez), intricate architecture, calligraphy, and hand-woven Persian carpets. Gastronomy emphasizes delicate herb blends and saffron. Key dishes include Ghormeh Sabzi, Fesenjan (walnut pomegranate stew), assorted Kebabs, and Tachin rice cakes.
Economy
Iran's economy relies significantly on vast petroleum and natural gas reserves, holding some of the largest global deposits. Secondary economic drivers include petrochemical manufacturing, agricultural exports (such as pistachios and saffron), mining, and handknotted Persian rugs.
Did you know?
- Iran produces over 90% of the world's total supply of saffron, making it the dominant global hub for the precious spice.
- Mount Damavand (5,610m) in the Alborz range is the highest volcano in all of Asia, attracting international mountaineers and ski-tourers.
- NASA satellite measurements have repeatedly recorded the Lut Desert (Dasht-e Lut) as one of the hottest land surfaces on Earth, exceeding 70°C.
- Yazd is world-famous for its ancient 'Badgirs' (windcatchers), remarkable traditional architectural structures designed for natural air conditioning.
- The Persian New Year, Nowruz, coincides with the vernal equinox (around March 21) and has been celebrated continuously for over 3,000 years.
Live footage: Discover Iran via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Iran and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Iran: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Iran: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Iran in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
