Iran is officially called the Islamic Republic of Iran and it is located in Southwestern Asia.  It is part of the Middle East.  There are also about 12 small islands that are considered part of Iran.  Most of the people in Iran speak Farsi (Persian) and most of the population is very young.  The capitol of Iran is the city of Tehran.  Iran has many resources, including petroleum and natural gas and therefore is an important part of the modern world trade system.
 The climate of Iran changes from place to place.  In some areas it is humid, almost like a jungle, and in others it is like a desert.  The fact that Iran is located near mountain ranges and deserts has a big effect on the climate.  It rains the most during the winter season.  Iran also has a volcanic mountain range.  Volcanoes shoot out ash and gas frequently.  There are also very strong earthquakes that occur regularly.