Country Studies US
Country Studies: Iran
An excellent source of information on Iran from The Library of Congress. Includes information on geography, society, economy, transportation, government and politics, and national security.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Iran
Learn about religion in Iran, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Pakistan: Ethnic Groups
This map of Pakistan from the Perry-Castaneda Collection shows the two major families of ethnic groups and the groups that are mixed.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Iran
Provides an overview of the culture of Iran. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc. (Note:...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Iran
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Iran. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...
University of Chicago
University of Chicago: Persepolis
This site from the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago provides a detailed site focused on the ancient Persian city Persepolis, famed for its great wealth and beauty.
Islami City
Islami City: Ibn Rushd
Brief biography of Ibn Rushd, a Muslim scholar who made contributions to many fields of study, including astronomy, philosophy, music, and medicine.
Other
Throughout Iran: Photo Gallery
This personal site contains a variety of images that share a perspective of Iran often overlooked. This includes colorful images of the Iranian countryside, creatures, and residents.