Iran Fast Facts

Population: about 70 million

Part of population aged under 30: 70%

Surface area: 1,648,000 sq km

Highest point: Mt Damavand (5671 m)

Lowest point: Caspian sea (-28)

Rate of inflation: 13/25% (official/unofficial)

Per capita GDP: US$2440/8700 (nominal/ppp)

Population living in towns and cities: 70%

University places taken by women: 65%

Women as a percentage of paid workforce: about 13%