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Iran is a founding member of the UN, NAM, OIC and OPEC. Its unique political system, based on the 1979 constitution, combines elements of a parliamentary democracy with a religious theocracy run by the countrys clergy, wherein the Supreme Leader wields significant influence. A multicultural nation comprising numerous ethnic and linguistic groups, most inhabitants are Shiites, the Iranian rial is its currency, and Persian is the official language.[34] Contents [hide] 1 Etymology 2 History 2.1 Early history in Iran 2.2 Classical Era 2.3 Middle Ages (652–1501) 2.4 Dynasties (1501–1979) 2.5 After the Iranian Revolution (1979–) 3 Geography 3.1 Climate 3.2 Fauna 3.3 Regions, provinces and cities 4 Government and politics 4.1 Law 4.2 Foreign relations 4.3 Military 5 Economy 5.1 Tourism 5.2 Energy 5.3 Education and science 6 Demographics 6.1 Languages 6.2 Ethnic groups 6.3 Religion 7 Culture 7.1 Art 7.2 Architecture 7.3 Literature 7.4 Philosophy 7.5 Mythology 7.6 Observances 7.7 Theater 7.8 Music 7.9 Cinema and animation 7.10 Cuisine 7.11 Sports 8 See also 9 Bibliography 10 References 11 External links
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