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Location
The Resume
(April 1, 1979- )
Between Iraq and Afghanistan
Primary language is Farsi
Capital is Tehran
Formerly known as Persia
Why Iran might be annoying
The people suffer from droughts and earthquakes.
Half the country is poverty stricken.
3% of the population are drug users.
Spinach was first available here.
It was illegal to import Barbie Dolls because it is considered anti-Islamic.
It had boundary disputes with Iraq that led to war (1980-88).
Iranian militants took American hostages at the US Embassy in Tehran (1979).
They try to make nuclear weapons.
They have public hangings that draw large crowds.
Before attempting to hang 55 year old convicted Iranian murderer, Mohammad Hadi, the man had a heart attack. They took him off the noose and let him recover in a hospital. When he recovered, they hanged him (October 2002).
Crimes that are punishable by death include murder, armed robbery, rape, apostasy and serious drug trafficking.
Why Iran might not be annoying
It's a great place for hang-gliding and trekking.
It's a major producer of oil.
The windmill was invented here.
Cleopatra was part Iranian.
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Year In Review:
For 2009, as of last week, Out of 434 Votes: 75.35% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 387 Votes: 78.81% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 717 Votes: 77.82% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 573 Votes: 75.92% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 498 Votes: 69.48% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 1003 Votes: 70.19% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 1127 Votes: 67.79% Annoying
In 2002, Out of 1299 Votes: 50.27% Annoying
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