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Population
89 million people residing in Iran
Urban Population Percentage
77% of the population lives in urban areas
Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)
$21,000 GDP per capita, ranking 78th in purchasing power
Muslim Population
89 million Muslims in Iran, constituting 99% of the population, with 89% being Shia
Size Comparison
Slightly larger than Alaska, ranking as the 18th largest country
Executions
314 executions carried out in Iran, ranking 2nd in the world
Stoning
A form of punishment still utilized in Iran
Authoritarianism
Political system characterized by centralized control and limited political freedoms
Totalitarianism
A political system where the state recognizes no limits to its authority and seeks to regulate every aspect of public and private life
Theocracy
A system of government in which priests rule in the name of God
Unicameral
A legislative body with a single chamber
Majlis
The Iranian Parliament, democratically elected by the people, with the power to enact laws
Guardian Council
A body responsible for ensuring legislation complies with Islamic principles and the Iranian Constitution
Jurist Guardianship
Concept where Islamic jurists have authority over the people
Ayatollahs
Title for Shi'a experts in Islamic studies, influential in Iranian politics
OPEC Membership
Iran is a member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Bonyades
Religious foundations in Iran that contribute to about half of the country's budget
Sharia Law
Islamic law based on the teachings of the Quran and the traditions of the Prophet
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