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The Iranian Parliament passes legislation without the involvement of what department to the detriment of wildlife?
Department of Environment
[ "Iran\n\nAt least 74 species of Iranian wildlife are on the red list of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, a sign of serious threats against the country’s biodiversity. The Iranian Parliament has been showing disregard for wildlife by passing laws and regulations such as the act that lets the M...
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What is the sixth most populous city of Iran?
Shiraz
[ "Iran\n\nShiraz, with a population of around 1.4 million (2011 census), is the sixth major city of Iran. It is the capital of Fars Province, and was also a former capital of Iran. The area was greatly influenced by the Babylonian civilization, and after the emergence of the ancient Persians, soon came to be known a...
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What is Shiraz' population by the 2011 Census?
1.4 million
[ "Iran\n\nShiraz, with a population of around 1.4 million (2011 census), is the sixth major city of Iran. It is the capital of Fars Province, and was also a former capital of Iran. The area was greatly influenced by the Babylonian civilization, and after the emergence of the ancient Persians, soon came to be known a...
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Shiraz is the capital of what Province?
Fars Province
[ "Iran\n\nShiraz, with a population of around 1.4 million (2011 census), is the sixth major city of Iran. It is the capital of Fars Province, and was also a former capital of Iran. The area was greatly influenced by the Babylonian civilization, and after the emergence of the ancient Persians, soon came to be known a...
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What ancient civilization has majorly influenced the Fars Province?
Babylonian civilization
[ "Iran\n\nShiraz, with a population of around 1.4 million (2011 census), is the sixth major city of Iran. It is the capital of Fars Province, and was also a former capital of Iran. The area was greatly influenced by the Babylonian civilization, and after the emergence of the ancient Persians, soon came to be known a...
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Persians have been in the Fars Province since what century?
9th century BC
[ "Iran\n\nShiraz, with a population of around 1.4 million (2011 census), is the sixth major city of Iran. It is the capital of Fars Province, and was also a former capital of Iran. The area was greatly influenced by the Babylonian civilization, and after the emergence of the ancient Persians, soon came to be known a...
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The Iranina Islamic Republic is based on what document?
the 1979 Constitution
[ "Iran\n\nThe political system of the Islamic Republic is based on the 1979 Constitution, and comprises several intricately connected governing bodies. The Leader of the Revolution (\"Supreme Leader\") is responsible for delineation and supervision of the general policies of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Supreme...
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What is the Leader of the Revolution also known as?
Supreme Leader
[ "Iran\n\nThe political system of the Islamic Republic is based on the 1979 Constitution, and comprises several intricately connected governing bodies. The Leader of the Revolution (\"Supreme Leader\") is responsible for delineation and supervision of the general policies of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Supreme...
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Who is the Commander in Chief of the Iranian Army?
The Supreme Leader
[ "Iran\n\nThe political system of the Islamic Republic is based on the 1979 Constitution, and comprises several intricately connected governing bodies. The Leader of the Revolution (\"Supreme Leader\") is responsible for delineation and supervision of the general policies of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Supreme...
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The Supreme Leader appoints how many members of the Guardian Council?
six
[ "Iran\n\nThe political system of the Islamic Republic is based on the 1979 Constitution, and comprises several intricately connected governing bodies. The Leader of the Revolution (\"Supreme Leader\") is responsible for delineation and supervision of the general policies of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Supreme...
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Who is responsible for electing and dismissing the Supreme Leader?
The Assembly of Experts
[ "Iran\n\nThe political system of the Islamic Republic is based on the 1979 Constitution, and comprises several intricately connected governing bodies. The Leader of the Revolution (\"Supreme Leader\") is responsible for delineation and supervision of the general policies of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Supreme...
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In Iran, who has the final say in all matters directly related to the Supreme Leader?
the Supreme Leader
[ "Iran\n\nThe President is responsible for the implementation of the Constitution and for the exercise of executive powers, except for matters directly related to the Supreme Leader, who has the final say in all matters. The President appoints and supervises the Council of Ministers, coordinates government decisions...
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Who exercises exective powers in Iran?
The President
[ "Iran\n\nThe President is responsible for the implementation of the Constitution and for the exercise of executive powers, except for matters directly related to the Supreme Leader, who has the final say in all matters. The President appoints and supervises the Council of Ministers, coordinates government decisions...
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The Council of Ministers is appointed and supervised by who?
The President
[ "Iran\n\nThe President is responsible for the implementation of the Constitution and for the exercise of executive powers, except for matters directly related to the Supreme Leader, who has the final say in all matters. The President appoints and supervises the Council of Ministers, coordinates government decisions...
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How many Vice-Presidents serve under the President in Iran?
Eight
[ "Iran\n\nThe President is responsible for the implementation of the Constitution and for the exercise of executive powers, except for matters directly related to the Supreme Leader, who has the final say in all matters. The President appoints and supervises the Council of Ministers, coordinates government decisions...
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The legislature approves the 8 vice presidents and how many cabinet members?
twenty-two
[ "Iran\n\nThe President is responsible for the implementation of the Constitution and for the exercise of executive powers, except for matters directly related to the Supreme Leader, who has the final say in all matters. The President appoints and supervises the Council of Ministers, coordinates government decisions...
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How many jurists are in the Guardian Council?
twelve jurists
[ "Iran\n\nThe Guardian Council comprises twelve jurists including six appointed by the Supreme Leader. The others are elected by the Iranian Parliament from among the jurists nominated by the Head of the Judiciary. The Council interprets the constitution and may veto Parliament. If a law is deemed incompatible with ...
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Who can veto Parliament?
The Guardian Council
[ "Iran\n\nThe Guardian Council comprises twelve jurists including six appointed by the Supreme Leader. The others are elected by the Iranian Parliament from among the jurists nominated by the Head of the Judiciary. The Council interprets the constitution and may veto Parliament. If a law is deemed incompatible with ...
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What Council acts as a mediator when there are disputes between the Parliament and the Guardian Council?
The Expediency Council
[ "Iran\n\nThe Guardian Council comprises twelve jurists including six appointed by the Supreme Leader. The others are elected by the Iranian Parliament from among the jurists nominated by the Head of the Judiciary. The Council interprets the constitution and may veto Parliament. If a law is deemed incompatible with ...
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How long are the terms of local city councils that are present in all Iranian cities and villages?
four-year terms
[ "Iran\n\nThe Guardian Council comprises twelve jurists including six appointed by the Supreme Leader. The others are elected by the Iranian Parliament from among the jurists nominated by the Head of the Judiciary. The Council interprets the constitution and may veto Parliament. If a law is deemed incompatible with ...
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Who is responsible for interpreting the Constitution?
The Guardian Council
[ "Iran\n\nThe Guardian Council comprises twelve jurists including six appointed by the Supreme Leader. The others are elected by the Iranian Parliament from among the jurists nominated by the Head of the Judiciary. The Council interprets the constitution and may veto Parliament. If a law is deemed incompatible with ...
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When crimes are committed by clerics, who handles the cases?
The Special Clerical Court
[ "Iran\n\nThe Special Clerical Court handles crimes allegedly committed by clerics, although it has also taken on cases involving lay people. The Special Clerical Court functions independently of the regular judicial framework and is accountable only to the Supreme Leader. The Court's rulings are final and cannot be...
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The Special Clerical Court is accountable to only which body?
the Supreme Leader
[ "Iran\n\nThe Special Clerical Court handles crimes allegedly committed by clerics, although it has also taken on cases involving lay people. The Special Clerical Court functions independently of the regular judicial framework and is accountable only to the Supreme Leader. The Court's rulings are final and cannot be...
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How often does the Assembly of Experts meet?
one week annually
[ "Iran\n\nThe Special Clerical Court handles crimes allegedly committed by clerics, although it has also taken on cases involving lay people. The Special Clerical Court functions independently of the regular judicial framework and is accountable only to the Supreme Leader. The Court's rulings are final and cannot be...
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The Assembly of Experts has how many clerics?
86
[ "Iran\n\nThe Special Clerical Court handles crimes allegedly committed by clerics, although it has also taken on cases involving lay people. The Special Clerical Court functions independently of the regular judicial framework and is accountable only to the Supreme Leader. The Court's rulings are final and cannot be...
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Which body can remove the Supreme Leader at any time by constitutional right?
The Assembly of Experts
[ "Iran\n\nThe Special Clerical Court handles crimes allegedly committed by clerics, although it has also taken on cases involving lay people. The Special Clerical Court functions independently of the regular judicial framework and is accountable only to the Supreme Leader. The Court's rulings are final and cannot be...
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Iran's nuclear program has caused discord within the international community since when?
Since 2005
[ "Iran\n\nSince 2005, Iran's nuclear program has become the subject of contention with the international community following earlier quotes of Iranian leadership favoring the use of an atomic bomb against Iran's enemies and in particular Israel. Many countries have expressed concern that Iran's nuclear program could...
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Which country did Iran's leadership was quoted as being a possible target of its atomic weapons?
Israel
[ "Iran\n\nSince 2005, Iran's nuclear program has become the subject of contention with the international community following earlier quotes of Iranian leadership favoring the use of an atomic bomb against Iran's enemies and in particular Israel. Many countries have expressed concern that Iran's nuclear program could...
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Who imposed sanctions against Iran as a result of Iran's nuclear program?
UN Security Council
[ "Iran\n\nSince 2005, Iran's nuclear program has become the subject of contention with the international community following earlier quotes of Iranian leadership favoring the use of an atomic bomb against Iran's enemies and in particular Israel. Many countries have expressed concern that Iran's nuclear program could...
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When was it estimated by the US Director of National Intelligence that Iran would be able to develop a nuclear weapon?
2013
[ "Iran\n\nSince 2005, Iran's nuclear program has become the subject of contention with the international community following earlier quotes of Iranian leadership favoring the use of an atomic bomb against Iran's enemies and in particular Israel. Many countries have expressed concern that Iran's nuclear program could...
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What is Iran's volunteer militia force named?
the Basij
[ "Iran\n\nIran has a paramilitary, volunteer militia force within the IRGC, called the Basij, which includes about 90,000 full-time, active-duty uniformed members. Up to 11 million men and women are members of the Basij who could potentially be called up for service; GlobalSecurity.org estimates Iran could mobilize ...
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How many full-time members does the Basij have?
90,000
[ "Iran\n\nIran has a paramilitary, volunteer militia force within the IRGC, called the Basij, which includes about 90,000 full-time, active-duty uniformed members. Up to 11 million men and women are members of the Basij who could potentially be called up for service; GlobalSecurity.org estimates Iran could mobilize ...
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How many members in total does the Basij have?
Up to 11 million men and women
[ "Iran\n\nIran has a paramilitary, volunteer militia force within the IRGC, called the Basij, which includes about 90,000 full-time, active-duty uniformed members. Up to 11 million men and women are members of the Basij who could potentially be called up for service; GlobalSecurity.org estimates Iran could mobilize ...
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In 2007 what was Iran spending 2.6% of its GDP on?
military spending
[ "Iran\n\nIran has a paramilitary, volunteer militia force within the IRGC, called the Basij, which includes about 90,000 full-time, active-duty uniformed members. Up to 11 million men and women are members of the Basij who could potentially be called up for service; GlobalSecurity.org estimates Iran could mobilize ...
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In 2014, Iran spent how much on weapons spending?
$15 billion
[ "Iran\n\nIran has a paramilitary, volunteer militia force within the IRGC, called the Basij, which includes about 90,000 full-time, active-duty uniformed members. Up to 11 million men and women are members of the Basij who could potentially be called up for service; GlobalSecurity.org estimates Iran could mobilize ...
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What is Iran's most advanced missile?
The Fajr-3 (MIRV)
[ "Iran\n\nSince the 1979 Revolution, to overcome foreign embargoes, Iran has developed its own military industry, produced its own tanks, armored personnel carriers, guided missiles, submarines, military vessels, guided missile destroyer, radar systems, helicopters and fighter planes. In recent years, official annou...
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Since when has Iran developed its domestic military infrastructure?
1979 Revolution
[ "Iran\n\nSince the 1979 Revolution, to overcome foreign embargoes, Iran has developed its own military industry, produced its own tanks, armored personnel carriers, guided missiles, submarines, military vessels, guided missile destroyer, radar systems, helicopters and fighter planes. In recent years, official annou...
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Why did Iran have to build its own military hardware, vehicles, and weapons after the 1979 Revolution?
foreign embargoes
[ "Iran\n\nSince the 1979 Revolution, to overcome foreign embargoes, Iran has developed its own military industry, produced its own tanks, armored personnel carriers, guided missiles, submarines, military vessels, guided missile destroyer, radar systems, helicopters and fighter planes. In recent years, official annou...
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The Fajr-3 missile uses what type of propulsion system?
liquid fuel
[ "Iran\n\nSince the 1979 Revolution, to overcome foreign embargoes, Iran has developed its own military industry, produced its own tanks, armored personnel carriers, guided missiles, submarines, military vessels, guided missile destroyer, radar systems, helicopters and fighter planes. In recent years, official annou...
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By 2007, Iran's crude oil exports resulted in how much of its foreign exchange currency?
$70 billion
[ "Iran\n\nIn 2006, about 45% of the government's budget came from oil and natural gas revenues, and 31% came from taxes and fees. As of 2007[update], Iran had earned $70 billion in foreign exchange reserves mostly (80%) from crude oil exports. Iranian budget deficits have been a chronic problem, mostly due to large-...
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What is a main cause of Iran's constant budget deficits?
large-scale state subsidies
[ "Iran\n\nIn 2006, about 45% of the government's budget came from oil and natural gas revenues, and 31% came from taxes and fees. As of 2007[update], Iran had earned $70 billion in foreign exchange reserves mostly (80%) from crude oil exports. Iranian budget deficits have been a chronic problem, mostly due to large-...
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In 2008, how much was Iran's state subsidy in its energy sector?
more than $84 billion
[ "Iran\n\nIn 2006, about 45% of the government's budget came from oil and natural gas revenues, and 31% came from taxes and fees. As of 2007[update], Iran had earned $70 billion in foreign exchange reserves mostly (80%) from crude oil exports. Iranian budget deficits have been a chronic problem, mostly due to large-...
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What year did Iran pass an economic reform plan that would replace subsidies with targeted social assistance programs?
2010
[ "Iran\n\nIn 2006, about 45% of the government's budget came from oil and natural gas revenues, and 31% came from taxes and fees. As of 2007[update], Iran had earned $70 billion in foreign exchange reserves mostly (80%) from crude oil exports. Iranian budget deficits have been a chronic problem, mostly due to large-...
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How much of Iran's budget came from oil and natural gas reserves in 2006?
about 45%
[ "Iran\n\nIn 2006, about 45% of the government's budget came from oil and natural gas revenues, and 31% came from taxes and fees. As of 2007[update], Iran had earned $70 billion in foreign exchange reserves mostly (80%) from crude oil exports. Iranian budget deficits have been a chronic problem, mostly due to large-...
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What is a main goal of Iran's market reform plans?
diversify Iran's oil-reliant economy
[ "Iran\n\nThe administration continues to follow the market reform plans of the previous one and indicated that it will diversify Iran's oil-reliant economy. Iran has also developed a biotechnology, nanotechnology, and pharmaceuticals industry. However, nationalized industries such as the bonyads have often been man...
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What Iranian nationalized industry has been noncompetitive and managed badly?
the bonyads
[ "Iran\n\nThe administration continues to follow the market reform plans of the previous one and indicated that it will diversify Iran's oil-reliant economy. Iran has also developed a biotechnology, nanotechnology, and pharmaceuticals industry. However, nationalized industries such as the bonyads have often been man...
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What, along with a lack of competition, has held back Iran's nationalized industries?
lagging corruption in the public sector
[ "Iran\n\nThe administration continues to follow the market reform plans of the previous one and indicated that it will diversify Iran's oil-reliant economy. Iran has also developed a biotechnology, nanotechnology, and pharmaceuticals industry. However, nationalized industries such as the bonyads have often been man...
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The Global COmpetitiveness Report in 2010 ranked Iran where out of 139 countries?
ranked 69
[ "Iran\n\nThe administration continues to follow the market reform plans of the previous one and indicated that it will diversify Iran's oil-reliant economy. Iran has also developed a biotechnology, nanotechnology, and pharmaceuticals industry. However, nationalized industries such as the bonyads have often been man...
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How much was 1 US Dollar worth in Iranian Rials in early 2012?
16,000
[ "Iran\n\nEconomic sanctions against Iran, such as the embargo against Iranian crude oil, have affected the economy. Sanctions have led to a steep fall in the value of the rial, and as of April 2013 one US dollar is worth 36,000 rial, compared with 16,000 in early 2012. Following a successful implementation of the 2...
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How much was 1 US Dollar worth in Iranian Rials in April 2013?
36,000
[ "Iran\n\nEconomic sanctions against Iran, such as the embargo against Iranian crude oil, have affected the economy. Sanctions have led to a steep fall in the value of the rial, and as of April 2013 one US dollar is worth 36,000 rial, compared with 16,000 in early 2012. Following a successful implementation of the 2...
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What year did a nuclear and sanctions relief deal happen for Iran?
2015
[ "Iran\n\nEconomic sanctions against Iran, such as the embargo against Iranian crude oil, have affected the economy. Sanctions have led to a steep fall in the value of the rial, and as of April 2013 one US dollar is worth 36,000 rial, compared with 16,000 in early 2012. Following a successful implementation of the 2...
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What economic sanction against Iranian crude oil has adversely affected the Iranian economy?
embargo
[ "Iran\n\nEconomic sanctions against Iran, such as the embargo against Iranian crude oil, have affected the economy. Sanctions have led to a steep fall in the value of the rial, and as of April 2013 one US dollar is worth 36,000 rial, compared with 16,000 in early 2012. Following a successful implementation of the 2...
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What would possibly prevent the even spread of relief benefits from Iran's nuclear and sanctions deal of 2015?
the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
[ "Iran\n\nEconomic sanctions against Iran, such as the embargo against Iranian crude oil, have affected the economy. Sanctions have led to a steep fall in the value of the rial, and as of April 2013 one US dollar is worth 36,000 rial, compared with 16,000 in early 2012. Following a successful implementation of the 2...
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What does Teheran, Isfahan, Mashhad, and Shiraz have in common?
the most popular tourist destinations
[ "Iran\n\nAlongside the capital, the most popular tourist destinations are Isfahan, Mashhad and Shiraz. In the early 2000s, the industry faced serious limitations in infrastructure, communications, industry standards and personnel training. The majority of the 300,000 tourist visas granted in 2003 were obtained by A...
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How many tourist visas were granted in 2003?
300,000
[ "Iran\n\nAlongside the capital, the most popular tourist destinations are Isfahan, Mashhad and Shiraz. In the early 2000s, the industry faced serious limitations in infrastructure, communications, industry standards and personnel training. The majority of the 300,000 tourist visas granted in 2003 were obtained by A...
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Which group made up the majority of granted tourist visas in 2003?
Asian Muslims
[ "Iran\n\nAlongside the capital, the most popular tourist destinations are Isfahan, Mashhad and Shiraz. In the early 2000s, the industry faced serious limitations in infrastructure, communications, industry standards and personnel training. The majority of the 300,000 tourist visas granted in 2003 were obtained by A...
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In 2003, what was Iran's worldwide rank in tourism revenues?
ranked 68th
[ "Iran\n\nAlongside the capital, the most popular tourist destinations are Isfahan, Mashhad and Shiraz. In the early 2000s, the industry faced serious limitations in infrastructure, communications, industry standards and personnel training. The majority of the 300,000 tourist visas granted in 2003 were obtained by A...
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What was Iran's rank in the top 10 Middle East destinations according to UNESCO?
rated 4th
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How much natural gas reserves does Iran have?
33.6 trillion cubic metres
[ "Iran\n\nIran has the second largest proved gas reserves in the world after Russia, with 33.6 trillion cubic metres, and third largest natural gas production in the world after Indonesia, and Russia. It also ranks fourth in oil reserves with an estimated 153,600,000,000 barrels. It is OPEC's 2nd largest oil exporte...
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What is Iran ranked in the world in proved gas reserves?
second largest
[ "Iran\n\nIran has the second largest proved gas reserves in the world after Russia, with 33.6 trillion cubic metres, and third largest natural gas production in the world after Indonesia, and Russia. It also ranks fourth in oil reserves with an estimated 153,600,000,000 barrels. It is OPEC's 2nd largest oil exporte...
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How much oil reserves does Iran have?
153,600,000,000 barrels
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Where does Iran rank in OPEC's top oil exporting nations?
2nd largest
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How much did Iran spend in oil imports in 2005?
US$4 billion
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When did Iran open its first wind-powered plants?
2004
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When did Iran open its first geothermal plants?
2004
[ "Iran\n\nIn 2004, a large share of natural gas reserves in Iran were untapped. The addition of new hydroelectric stations and the streamlining of conventional coal and oil-fired stations increased installed capacity to 33,000 megawatts. Of that amount, about 75% was based on natural gas, 18% on oil, and 7% on hydro...
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How much did Iran's installed capacity of power increase to after it added new hydroelectric power in 2004?
33,000 megawatts
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How much of Iran's 33k megawatt installed capacity was based on natural gas?
75%
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How much of Iran's 33k megawatt installed capacity was based on oil?
18%
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Which Iranian scientist co-invented the first gas laser?
Ali Javan
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When did Ali Javan, an Iranian scientist, co-invent the first gas laser?
1960
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Which Iranian cardiologist developed and invented the first artificial cardiac pump?
Tofy Mussivand
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Which Iranian scientist discovered HbA1c to further treatment and research of diabetes?
Samuel Rahbar
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In 2014, Maryam Mirzakhani became the first women ever and first Iranian to win what prestigious mathematics award?
the Fields Medal
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What is Iran's presumed largest ethnic group?
Persians
[ "Iran\n\nAs with the spoken languages, the ethnic group composition also remains a point of debate, mainly regarding the largest and second largest ethnic groups, the Persians and Azerbaijanis, due to the lack of Iranian state censuses based on ethnicity. The CIA's World Factbook has estimated that around 79% of th...
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What is Iran's presumed 2nd largest ethnic group?
Azerbaijanis
[ "Iran\n\nAs with the spoken languages, the ethnic group composition also remains a point of debate, mainly regarding the largest and second largest ethnic groups, the Persians and Azerbaijanis, due to the lack of Iranian state censuses based on ethnicity. The CIA's World Factbook has estimated that around 79% of th...
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Persians make up what percentage of Iran's population?
53%
[ "Iran\n\nAs with the spoken languages, the ethnic group composition also remains a point of debate, mainly regarding the largest and second largest ethnic groups, the Persians and Azerbaijanis, due to the lack of Iranian state censuses based on ethnicity. The CIA's World Factbook has estimated that around 79% of th...
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Ethnic minorities such as Azerbaijanis make up what percentage of Iran's population?
22%
[ "Iran\n\nAs with the spoken languages, the ethnic group composition also remains a point of debate, mainly regarding the largest and second largest ethnic groups, the Persians and Azerbaijanis, due to the lack of Iranian state censuses based on ethnicity. The CIA's World Factbook has estimated that around 79% of th...
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What percentage of Iran speaks any type of Iranian language?
79%
[ "Iran\n\nAs with the spoken languages, the ethnic group composition also remains a point of debate, mainly regarding the largest and second largest ethnic groups, the Persians and Azerbaijanis, due to the lack of Iranian state censuses based on ethnicity. The CIA's World Factbook has estimated that around 79% of th...
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What other branch of Islam is recognized by the Iranian government?
Sunni branch
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Are the religious minorities in Iran - Christianity, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, and Sunnis - a part of the Iranian Parliament?
have reserved seats
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What religious minority is not officially recognized by the Iranian government?
the Bahá'í Faith
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How long has the Bahai Faith been persecuted in Iran?
since the 19th century
[ "Iran\n\nChristianity, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, and the Sunni branch of Islam are officially recognized by the government, and have reserved seats in the Iranian Parliament. But the Bahá'í Faith, which is said to be the largest non-Muslim religious minority in Iran, is not officially recognized, and has been persec...
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Which religious minority since the 1979 Revolution has been persecuted and in some cases executed by the Iranian government?
the Bahá'í Faith
[ "Iran\n\nChristianity, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, and the Sunni branch of Islam are officially recognized by the government, and have reserved seats in the Iranian Parliament. But the Bahá'í Faith, which is said to be the largest non-Muslim religious minority in Iran, is not officially recognized, and has been persec...
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What were the first known examples of Iranian visual art?
the bas-reliefs of Persepolis
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How far back can the first known examples of Iranian visual art be traced to?
c. 500 BC
[ "Iran\n\nThe earliest examples of visual representations in Iranian history are traced back to the bas-reliefs of Persepolis, c. 500 BC. Persepolis was the ritual center of the ancient kingdom of Achaemenids, and the figures at Persepolis remain bound by the rules of grammar and syntax of visual language. The Irani...
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What city was the ritual center of the Archaemenids?
Persepolis
[ "Iran\n\nThe earliest examples of visual representations in Iranian history are traced back to the bas-reliefs of Persepolis, c. 500 BC. Persepolis was the ritual center of the ancient kingdom of Achaemenids, and the figures at Persepolis remain bound by the rules of grammar and syntax of visual language. The Irani...
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In what era did Iranian visual art reach its peak?
the Sassanid Era
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What decade was significant to Iranian film?
1960s
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What Iranian film festival in 1954 was the progenitor of future film festivals in 1969 and 1973?
the Golrizan Festival
[ "Iran\n\nThe 1960s was a significant decade for Iranian cinema, with 25 commercial films produced annually on average throughout the early 60s, increasing to 65 by the end of the decade. The majority of production focused on melodrama and thrillers. With the screening of the films Kaiser and The Cow, directed by Ma...
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How many commercial films were produced yearly on average in the early 1960s in Iran?
25 commercial films
[ "Iran\n\nThe 1960s was a significant decade for Iranian cinema, with 25 commercial films produced annually on average throughout the early 60s, increasing to 65 by the end of the decade. The majority of production focused on melodrama and thrillers. With the screening of the films Kaiser and The Cow, directed by Ma...
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How many commercial films were produced yearly on average by the end of the 1960s in Iran?
65
[ "Iran\n\nThe 1960s was a significant decade for Iranian cinema, with 25 commercial films produced annually on average throughout the early 60s, increasing to 65 by the end of the decade. The majority of production focused on melodrama and thrillers. With the screening of the films Kaiser and The Cow, directed by Ma...
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What Iranian film festival was created in 1973?
Tehran World Festival
[ "Iran\n\nThe 1960s was a significant decade for Iranian cinema, with 25 commercial films produced annually on average throughout the early 60s, increasing to 65 by the end of the decade. The majority of production focused on melodrama and thrillers. With the screening of the films Kaiser and The Cow, directed by Ma...
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Which director led off a new age of Iranian film after the 1979 Revolution?
Khosrow Sinai
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What was the name of Sinai's film that ushered in Iran's new era of film after the 1979 Revolution?
Viva...
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Which Iranian director won the Palm d'Or at Cannes in 1997?
Abbas Kiarostami
[ "Iran\n\nAfter the Revolution of 1979, as the new government imposed new laws and standards, a new age in Iranian cinema emerged, starting with Viva... by Khosrow Sinai and followed by many other directors, such as Abbas Kiarostami and Jafar Panahi. Kiarostami, an admired Iranian director, planted Iran firmly on th...
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What was the name of Kiarostami's film which won the Palm d'Or at Cannes in 1997?
Taste of Cherry
[ "Iran\n\nAfter the Revolution of 1979, as the new government imposed new laws and standards, a new age in Iranian cinema emerged, starting with Viva... by Khosrow Sinai and followed by many other directors, such as Abbas Kiarostami and Jafar Panahi. Kiarostami, an admired Iranian director, planted Iran firmly on th...
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What year did 6 different Iranian films of six different styles represent at the Berlin International Film Festival?
2006
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When did the Internet arrive in Iran?
1993
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What percentage of Iran's population were internet users in 2014?
around 40%
[ "Iran\n\nIran received access to the Internet in 1993. According to 2014 census, around 40% of the population of Iran are Internet users. Iran ranks 24th among countries by number of Internet users. According to the statistics provided by the web information company of Alexa, Google Search and Yahoo! are the most u...
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What is Iran's most popular online social network?
Instagram
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