The Persian Foreign Ministry Presents
Brief Information Brochure
Showcasing a few of Persias many properties
Religion- Persia is the birthplace of Zoroaster, the founder of the Zoroastrian religion, one of the oldest religions of the world. Although the official religion of Persia is Islam, Other religions are tolerated as well.
Culture- The art, music, architecture, poetry, philosophy, traditions, and ideology of this land are what make the Persian a proud member of the world. Many Persians believe their culture to be one of the main reason why their nation has continuously survived thousands of years of calamities.
Energy- The Empire of Persia is rich in natural resources. During the modernization of Persia, vast oil fields were discovered along the Caucasus as well as the Persian Gulf. As a result, not only does Persia have more than enough energy with to support itself, it has the potential to become a major exporter in the coming years.
Military- During the modernization, new educational institutions such as the Dar al-Funun, a military academy modelled on Ottoman and European prototypes are built. Also, as in Ottoman Turkey, military costume in a European style was adopted as imperial formal wear; a start was made to systematize the granting of military and civil orders along European lines.
Capital- Tehran which today ranks among the large cities of the world, is historically a newcomer among Persias ancient cities. Located on the slopes of the mountains and at the foot of the magnificent Mount Damavand, it has been the country's capital city for only 100 years now.