Details
| Author | Capek, Michael |
| Binding | Library Bound |
| Copyright | 2015 |
| Dewey Number | 955 |
| Dimensions | 6.5 x 9.25 |
| Interest Level | Middle |
| Reading Level | 6.6 |
| Series | A Kid's Guide to the Middle East |
| Series ISBN | 9781612286563 |
| Pages | 64 |
| Subject | Iran |
Understanding Iran Today
In all the Middle East, there s no other country quite like Iran. For one thing, its people are almost all Shiite Muslims. That s rare in a region where most Muslims are Sunnis. Iran s Shiite religion affects nearly everything that happens there. That s because the nation is a theocracyone run by religious leaders and based on religious principles. And there s much more to Iran than religion. Colorful and varied as any Persian carpet, Iran is a rich pattern of peoples and customs. It s a large and beautiful country, too. Its mountains, deserts, and plains are home to some of the world s most endangered and special creatures. Iran s Persian past is still evident. In fact, Persian, not Arabic, is the official language. Iran s people make the nation truly special. As part of their Persian heritage, they re among the most generous and kind-hearted in the world. Just step inside and say Salaam! That s your key for a fascinating visit to Iran.
