Iran
Iran is a country in Asia. Its capital is Tehran, and it shares land borders with 7 countries.
- Capital
- Tehran
- Region
- Asia
- Area
- 1,625,095 km² Number 16 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 7 countries
What is the capital of Iran?
The capital of Iran is Tehran.
Which countries border Iran?
Iran shares land borders with 7 countries: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Pakistan, Türkiye and Turkmenistan.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Tehran |
|---|---|---|
 Azerbaijan | Baku | 541 km (336 mi) |
 Turkmenistan | Ashgabat | 671 km (417 mi) |
 Iraq | Baghdad | 696 km (433 mi) |
 Armenia | Yerevan | 783 km (486 mi) |
 Afghanistan | Kabul | 1,620 km (1,007 mi) |
 Türkiye | Ankara | 1,691 km (1,051 mi) |
 Pakistan | Islamabad | 1,989 km (1,236 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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