logging in or signing up IRAN-Archaic Signet of Civilization mehdikhani Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 214 Category: Travel/ Places.. License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: October 25, 2010 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 1 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Slide 1: IRAN Archaic Signet of Civilization Slide 2: DISCLAIMER This presentation does not follow any political interests, and is solely for cultural and social purposes. Any abuse and/or misuse of this presentation for any political purposes is strictly prohibited. This presentation was made possible by the efforts of several Iranian students in the United States of America. Slide 3: Contents General Information History Natural Scenery Tourism Social Life of Iranians Modern Iran before 1979 Revolution Iran after 1979 Revolution Art and Iranians Famous Iranians Iranians in USA Persian Words in English Language General Information : General Information General Information : General Information Europe Africa Asia Middle East General Information : General Information Middle East is an area which covers parts of west Asia and North East Africa General Information : General Information Persian Gulf Caspian Sea General Information : General Information Ancient Name: Perse, Pars, Persia (Until 1935) Persians (Parsians) Conventional Name: Iran (After 1935) Iranians Type of Government: Republic (Islamic Republic) Conventional Long Full Name: Islamic Republic of Iran Reference: CIA Facebook General Information : General Information Iran’s Flag Reference: CIA Facebook General Information : General Information Iranian Bank Notes General Information : General Information Race Background: Aria (Arya) Area: 1.648 million sq km (Slightly Larger than Alaska) Arable Area: about 10 % Population: 68,688,433 (July 2006 est.) Religion: Shi'a Muslim 89%, Sunni Muslim 9%, Zoroastrian, Jewish, Christian, and Baha'i 2% Literacy (age 15 and over can read and write): more than 80% Reference: CIA Facebook Wikipedia.org General Information : General Information Capital: Tehran Calendar: Persian Calendar This year: 1386 A Solar Calendar which is more Accurate than Gregorian Clanedar Persian New Year: 21st March Official Language: Farsi (Persian) Reference: CIA Facebook wikipedia.com General Information : General Information Semi Arid Mountains Forests Arid BriefHistory : BriefHistory History : History Zoroaster, Iranian Prophet (1200 B.C.) Reference: Wikipedia.org History : History Achaemenian Empires (3200 BCE – 330 BCE) Reference: Wikipedia.org Mediterranean Sea Black Sea History : History Achaemenian Empires (3200 BCE – 330 BCE) Darius, the Great Old Testament, Ezra Chapter 6 Darius finds the decree of Cyrus in the archives of Achmetha (Hamadan), and directs Tatnai not to disturb the Jews in their work. He also exempts them from tribute, and supplies everything necessary for the offerings. The Temple is finished in the month of Adar, in the sixth year of Darius, and is dedicated with great solemnity. Cyrus, the Great Old Testament, Ezra Chapter 1 Cyrus king of Persia released God's people from their captivity, with license to return and build the temple in Jerusalem: and restored the holy vessels which Nabuchodonosor had taken from them. Reference: Wikipedia.org History : History All Nations Gate, Statue of Xerxes the Great, Persepolis, Achaemenian Capital Reference: bia2.com dreamview.net History : History Persepolis, Achaemenian Capital Reference: bia2.com History : History Apadana, Achaemenian Kings Monument Reference: bia2.com History : History Pasargad, Monument of Cyrus the Great Reference: dreamview.net History : History Persepolis, Achaemenian Soldiers Reference: bia2.com History : History The First Human Rights Document Ever Made by Darius I King of Persia, Achaemenian Era Reference: Wikipedia.org History : History The first credible claim for the development of a real postal system comes from Persia , A Post Station (Chaparkhane), Achaemenian Era Reference: wikipedia.org History : History The Sassanian Empire (602-629 AD) Reference: wikipedia.org Mediterranean Sea Black Sea Indian Ocean History : History Shapur, King of Persia, The Sassanian Empire (602-629 AD) Reference: wikipedia.org History : History Ctesiphopn, Sassanid Palace, Now in Iraq Reference: atlastours.net History : History Reference: wikipedia.org Sassanid Dynasty invented Bank system. During the third century AD, banks in Persia and other territories in the Persian empire under Sassanid Empire issued letters of credit known as Sakks and is the root of the word cheque. History : History Rhazes, 865 A.D., Chemist and Physician Discovered Sulfuric Acid and Alcohol Reference: wikipedia.org Khwarizmi , 800 A.D., Persian mathematician, astronomer, astrologer and geographer, Inventor of Algorithm History : History Avicennia, 980 A.D., Physician and Philosopher Author of The Book of Healing and The Canon of Medicine which was for seven centuries the standard medical text in European universities Reference: wikipedia.org History : History Safavid Dynasty, Ruled from 1501 to 1736 A.D. Reference: wikipedia.org History : History A Safavid King Reference: wikipedia.org History : History A Safavid Palace, Isfahan History : History Interior Design in a Safavid Palace Reference: wikipedia.org History : History Qajar dynasty, Ruled from 1781 to 1925 B.C Reference: wikipedia.org History : History Qajar Kings Reference: wikipedia.org History : History Amir Kabir, Qajar Prime Minister Established the First Modern University in Iran in 1880s Reference: wikipedia.org History : History Reza Shah (King Reza), 1924-1941 Reference: wikipedia.org Mohammad Reza Shah, 1941-1979 Pahlavi Dynasty History : History King Mohammad Reza and Emress Reference: wikipedia.org King is crowning the Emress Pahlavi Dynasty History : History Iranian Revolution, 1979 Reference: wikipedia.org History : History Ayatollah Khomeini Iranian Revolution Leader, 1979 Reference: wikipedia.org History : History On 22 September 1980 Iraq invaded Iran and this war lasted from September 1980 to August 1988. On 9 December 1991, the UN Secretary-General declared Iraq as invader and the war ended. Reference: wikipedia.org History : History Ayatollah Khamenei Leader of Iran Reference: wikipedia.org Natural Scenery : Natural Scenery Natural Scenery : Natural Scenery Reference: dreamview.net Natural Scenery : Natural Scenery Reference: dreamview.net Natural Scenery : Natural Scenery Reference: dreamview.net Fars News Agency Natural Scenery : Natural Scenery Reference: dreamview.net Natural Scenery : Natural Scenery Reference: dreamview.net Natural Scenery : Natural Scenery Reference: dreamview.net Natural Scenery : Natural Scenery Reference: dreamview.net TourismAttractions : TourismAttractions Tourism Attractions : Tourism Attractions Reference: dreamview.net Chehel sotun, Esfahan Imam Square, Esfahan Tourism Attractions : Tourism Attractions Reference: dreamview.net shirazcity.org A mosque, Esfahan Eram Garden, Shiraz Tourism Attractions : Tourism Attractions Reference: dreamview.net Interior Design of mosques Tourism Attractions : Tourism Attractions Naqsh Jahan Square, Esfahan Tourism Attractions : Tourism Attractions Reference: dreamview.net Ahwaz Bridge, Ahwaz Alisadr Cave, Hamedan An Ancient Chruch, Isfahan Eel Goli, Tabriz Tourism Attractions : Tourism Attractions Reference: dreamview.net gettyiamges.com Ali Qapu, Esfahan Ferdowsi Monument, Mashad Sioseh Pol(33 Bridges), Esfahan Khajoo Bridge Esfahan Tourism Attractions : Tourism Attractions Reference: dreamview.net flicker.com Hafez Monument, Shiraz Namak Abrood resort, Northern Iran Tourism Attractions : Tourism Attractions Reference: wildrussia.spb.ru Imam Reza holly shrine (All made of gold and silver), Mashad Tourism Attractions : Tourism Attractions Reference: CHN Photo Agency Kalut, the Biggest Cloddish Town of the World Tourism Attractions : Tourism Attractions Reference: mandalay.pl tourism.chn.ir Iranian Cappadocia: Kandovan Tourism Attractions : Tourism Attractions Reference: iranchamber.com flicker.com Salt Lake, Uromieh Salt Lake, Uromieh Tourism Attractions : Tourism Attractions Reference: flicker.com Qeshm Island Tourism Attractions : Tourism Attractions Reference: flicker.com Dolphin Park, Kish Island Tourism Attractions : Tourism Attractions Reference: floweroftheeast.com The second 7 star hotel of the world Flower of the east Kish Island Tourism Attractions : Tourism Attractions Reference: kishtpc.com Underground Town of Kariz, Kish Island TehranCapital of Iran : TehranCapital of Iran Tehran : Tehran Reference: dreamview.com flicker.com Tehran : Tehran Reference: dreamview.com Tehran : Tehran Reference: flicker.com Tehran : Tehran Reference: flicker.com bia2.com Tehran : Tehran Reference: flicker.com Tehran : Tehran Reference: flicker.com Tehran : Tehran Reference: flicker.com Tehran : Tehran Reference: flicker.com Tehran : Tehran Reference: worldisround.com Samand, Iran made Car Tehran : Tehran Reference: worldisround.com Azadi Soccer Stadium Capacity 100,000, Tehran Tehran : Tehran Reference: tehranmetro.com Subway Stations in Tehran Social Life of Iranians : Social Life of Iranians Before1979 revolution : Before1979 revolution Social Life Before 1979 Revolution : Social Life Before 1979 Revolution Students, Tehran University Iranian students at Berkeley University 1970 Social Life Before 1979 Revolution : Social Life Before 1979 Revolution Reference: iranian.com Iranian Women Army Iranian Women Police after1979 revolution : after1979 revolution Social Life after 1979 Revolution : Social Life after 1979 Revolution Reference: Associated Press Fars News Agency Iranian Women Soccer Players Iranian Women Rugby Players Social Life after 1979 Revolution : Social Life after 1979 Revolution Iranian Wrestling Team Top Three of the World Iranian Soccer Team Top 20 of the World Reference: ipna.ir Social Life after 1979 Revolution : Social Life after 1979 Revolution Reference: worldisround.com Iranian Women Ice Skaters and Inline Skaters Social Life after 1979 Revolution : Social Life after 1979 Revolution Iranian Women Polo Players Iranian Women Golf Players Social Life after 1979 Revolution : Social Life after 1979 Revolution Reference: worldisround.com Iranian Women Car Racers Social Life after 1979 Revolution : Social Life after 1979 Revolution Reference: worldisround.com Tehran Symphonic Orchestra Social Life after 1979 Revolution : Social Life after 1979 Revolution Reference: worldisround.com Persian New Year, 21st of March ART and Iranians : ART and Iranians Art and Iranians : Art and Iranians Reference: iranonline.com Iranian Miniature Art and Iranians : Art and Iranians Reference: manhattanrugs.com Hand-knotted Persian Silk/wool Rug Art and Iranians : Art and Iranians Reference: manhattanrugs.com Blue Tile Works Art and Iranians : Art and Iranians Reference: salamiran.org Handicraft Copper Works FamousIranians : FamousIranians Famous Iranians : Famous Iranians Christiane Amanpour Chief International Correspondent for the CNN Reference: wikipedia.org Anousheh Ansari First Female Private Space Tourism Dr. Ghasem Asrar Associate Administrator for Earth Science of NASA Bijan Davari IBM Fellow and Vice President Famous Iranians : Famous Iranians Hossein Eslambolchi Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Officer of AT&T Reference: wikipedia.org Prof. Mohammad Jamshidi A Member of the Advisory board of the NASA JPL's MARS Pathfinder Project Prof. Ali Javan Inventor of Gas Laser in 1960 Maria Khorsand President of Ericsson Company Famous Iranians : Famous Iranians Omid Kordestani Senior Vice President for Worldwide Sales and Field Operations of Google Reference: wikipedia.org Prof. Lotfi Zadeh Father of Fuzzy Logic Theorem, UC Berkley Professor Farzad Nazem Executive Vice President of Yahoo! Pierre M. Omidyar Founder and Chairman of the eBay Iranians is USA : Iranians is USA Iranians in USA : Iranians in USA In 1990 about 1,100,000 Iranians have been living in USA. In 1979, Iran has had the most student population abroad among all other countries and the most number of foreign students in US. 46% of Iranians in US have bachelor’s degree or higher. Reference: google.com Iranians in USA : Iranians in USA It is estimated that about 800,000 Iranians live in California. The most population of Iranians, about 600,000, live in Los Angeles which is called “Tehrangeles”(Tehran-Los Angeles). Iranians live in Westwood district of L.A. Which is called “Little Persia” and is one of the most expensive districts of L.A. Reference: google.com wikipedia.org Persian wordsinenglish language : Persian wordsinenglish language Persian Words in English Language : Persian Words in English Language More than 500 Persian Words is estimated in English Language. of them are as follows: Algorithm (Khwarazmi) Beggar (bi-kaar) Bronze (birinj) Better (Behtar) Best (Beh ast) Candy (Ghandy) Caravan (kārawān) Cash (karsha) Caviar (khaviyar) Cheque(Check) (Chek) Chess (shah) Cow (Gav) Door (Darb) Guitar (Sitar) Far (Far) Further (Fartar) Reference: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_English_words_of_Persian_origin Persian Words in English Language : Persian Words in English Language Jackal (shaghāl) Jasmine (yasmin) Khaki (khaki) Kebab (Kabab) Lemon (limoo) Lips (Lab) Magic (maguš) Orange (nāranj) Pajamas (pāë jāmah) Paradise (pairidaeza) Sandal (sandal) Sherry (Shiraz) Spinach (aspanakh) Sugar (shakar) Reference: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_English_words_of_Persian_origin Thank You : Thank You You do not have the permission to view this presentation. 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IRAN-Archaic Signet of Civilization mehdikhani Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 214 Category: Travel/ Places.. License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: October 25, 2010 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 1 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Slide 1: IRAN Archaic Signet of Civilization Slide 2: DISCLAIMER This presentation does not follow any political interests, and is solely for cultural and social purposes. Any abuse and/or misuse of this presentation for any political purposes is strictly prohibited. This presentation was made possible by the efforts of several Iranian students in the United States of America. Slide 3: Contents General Information History Natural Scenery Tourism Social Life of Iranians Modern Iran before 1979 Revolution Iran after 1979 Revolution Art and Iranians Famous Iranians Iranians in USA Persian Words in English Language General Information : General Information General Information : General Information Europe Africa Asia Middle East General Information : General Information Middle East is an area which covers parts of west Asia and North East Africa General Information : General Information Persian Gulf Caspian Sea General Information : General Information Ancient Name: Perse, Pars, Persia (Until 1935) Persians (Parsians) Conventional Name: Iran (After 1935) Iranians Type of Government: Republic (Islamic Republic) Conventional Long Full Name: Islamic Republic of Iran Reference: CIA Facebook General Information : General Information Iran’s Flag Reference: CIA Facebook General Information : General Information Iranian Bank Notes General Information : General Information Race Background: Aria (Arya) Area: 1.648 million sq km (Slightly Larger than Alaska) Arable Area: about 10 % Population: 68,688,433 (July 2006 est.) Religion: Shi'a Muslim 89%, Sunni Muslim 9%, Zoroastrian, Jewish, Christian, and Baha'i 2% Literacy (age 15 and over can read and write): more than 80% Reference: CIA Facebook Wikipedia.org General Information : General Information Capital: Tehran Calendar: Persian Calendar This year: 1386 A Solar Calendar which is more Accurate than Gregorian Clanedar Persian New Year: 21st March Official Language: Farsi (Persian) Reference: CIA Facebook wikipedia.com General Information : General Information Semi Arid Mountains Forests Arid BriefHistory : BriefHistory History : History Zoroaster, Iranian Prophet (1200 B.C.) Reference: Wikipedia.org History : History Achaemenian Empires (3200 BCE – 330 BCE) Reference: Wikipedia.org Mediterranean Sea Black Sea History : History Achaemenian Empires (3200 BCE – 330 BCE) Darius, the Great Old Testament, Ezra Chapter 6 Darius finds the decree of Cyrus in the archives of Achmetha (Hamadan), and directs Tatnai not to disturb the Jews in their work. He also exempts them from tribute, and supplies everything necessary for the offerings. The Temple is finished in the month of Adar, in the sixth year of Darius, and is dedicated with great solemnity. Cyrus, the Great Old Testament, Ezra Chapter 1 Cyrus king of Persia released God's people from their captivity, with license to return and build the temple in Jerusalem: and restored the holy vessels which Nabuchodonosor had taken from them. Reference: Wikipedia.org History : History All Nations Gate, Statue of Xerxes the Great, Persepolis, Achaemenian Capital Reference: bia2.com dreamview.net History : History Persepolis, Achaemenian Capital Reference: bia2.com History : History Apadana, Achaemenian Kings Monument Reference: bia2.com History : History Pasargad, Monument of Cyrus the Great Reference: dreamview.net History : History Persepolis, Achaemenian Soldiers Reference: bia2.com History : History The First Human Rights Document Ever Made by Darius I King of Persia, Achaemenian Era Reference: Wikipedia.org History : History The first credible claim for the development of a real postal system comes from Persia , A Post Station (Chaparkhane), Achaemenian Era Reference: wikipedia.org History : History The Sassanian Empire (602-629 AD) Reference: wikipedia.org Mediterranean Sea Black Sea Indian Ocean History : History Shapur, King of Persia, The Sassanian Empire (602-629 AD) Reference: wikipedia.org History : History Ctesiphopn, Sassanid Palace, Now in Iraq Reference: atlastours.net History : History Reference: wikipedia.org Sassanid Dynasty invented Bank system. During the third century AD, banks in Persia and other territories in the Persian empire under Sassanid Empire issued letters of credit known as Sakks and is the root of the word cheque. History : History Rhazes, 865 A.D., Chemist and Physician Discovered Sulfuric Acid and Alcohol Reference: wikipedia.org Khwarizmi , 800 A.D., Persian mathematician, astronomer, astrologer and geographer, Inventor of Algorithm History : History Avicennia, 980 A.D., Physician and Philosopher Author of The Book of Healing and The Canon of Medicine which was for seven centuries the standard medical text in European universities Reference: wikipedia.org History : History Safavid Dynasty, Ruled from 1501 to 1736 A.D. Reference: wikipedia.org History : History A Safavid King Reference: wikipedia.org History : History A Safavid Palace, Isfahan History : History Interior Design in a Safavid Palace Reference: wikipedia.org History : History Qajar dynasty, Ruled from 1781 to 1925 B.C Reference: wikipedia.org History : History Qajar Kings Reference: wikipedia.org History : History Amir Kabir, Qajar Prime Minister Established the First Modern University in Iran in 1880s Reference: wikipedia.org History : History Reza Shah (King Reza), 1924-1941 Reference: wikipedia.org Mohammad Reza Shah, 1941-1979 Pahlavi Dynasty History : History King Mohammad Reza and Emress Reference: wikipedia.org King is crowning the Emress Pahlavi Dynasty History : History Iranian Revolution, 1979 Reference: wikipedia.org History : History Ayatollah Khomeini Iranian Revolution Leader, 1979 Reference: wikipedia.org History : History On 22 September 1980 Iraq invaded Iran and this war lasted from September 1980 to August 1988. On 9 December 1991, the UN Secretary-General declared Iraq as invader and the war ended. Reference: wikipedia.org History : History Ayatollah Khamenei Leader of Iran Reference: wikipedia.org Natural Scenery : Natural Scenery Natural Scenery : Natural Scenery Reference: dreamview.net Natural Scenery : Natural Scenery Reference: dreamview.net Natural Scenery : Natural Scenery Reference: dreamview.net Fars News Agency Natural Scenery : Natural Scenery Reference: dreamview.net Natural Scenery : Natural Scenery Reference: dreamview.net Natural Scenery : Natural Scenery Reference: dreamview.net Natural Scenery : Natural Scenery Reference: dreamview.net TourismAttractions : TourismAttractions Tourism Attractions : Tourism Attractions Reference: dreamview.net Chehel sotun, Esfahan Imam Square, Esfahan Tourism Attractions : Tourism Attractions Reference: dreamview.net shirazcity.org A mosque, Esfahan Eram Garden, Shiraz Tourism Attractions : Tourism Attractions Reference: dreamview.net Interior Design of mosques Tourism Attractions : Tourism Attractions Naqsh Jahan Square, Esfahan Tourism Attractions : Tourism Attractions Reference: dreamview.net Ahwaz Bridge, Ahwaz Alisadr Cave, Hamedan An Ancient Chruch, Isfahan Eel Goli, Tabriz Tourism Attractions : Tourism Attractions Reference: dreamview.net gettyiamges.com Ali Qapu, Esfahan Ferdowsi Monument, Mashad Sioseh Pol(33 Bridges), Esfahan Khajoo Bridge Esfahan Tourism Attractions : Tourism Attractions Reference: dreamview.net flicker.com Hafez Monument, Shiraz Namak Abrood resort, Northern Iran Tourism Attractions : Tourism Attractions Reference: wildrussia.spb.ru Imam Reza holly shrine (All made of gold and silver), Mashad Tourism Attractions : Tourism Attractions Reference: CHN Photo Agency Kalut, the Biggest Cloddish Town of the World Tourism Attractions : Tourism Attractions Reference: mandalay.pl tourism.chn.ir Iranian Cappadocia: Kandovan Tourism Attractions : Tourism Attractions Reference: iranchamber.com flicker.com Salt Lake, Uromieh Salt Lake, Uromieh Tourism Attractions : Tourism Attractions Reference: flicker.com Qeshm Island Tourism Attractions : Tourism Attractions Reference: flicker.com Dolphin Park, Kish Island Tourism Attractions : Tourism Attractions Reference: floweroftheeast.com The second 7 star hotel of the world Flower of the east Kish Island Tourism Attractions : Tourism Attractions Reference: kishtpc.com Underground Town of Kariz, Kish Island TehranCapital of Iran : TehranCapital of Iran Tehran : Tehran Reference: dreamview.com flicker.com Tehran : Tehran Reference: dreamview.com Tehran : Tehran Reference: flicker.com Tehran : Tehran Reference: flicker.com bia2.com Tehran : Tehran Reference: flicker.com Tehran : Tehran Reference: flicker.com Tehran : Tehran Reference: flicker.com Tehran : Tehran Reference: flicker.com Tehran : Tehran Reference: worldisround.com Samand, Iran made Car Tehran : Tehran Reference: worldisround.com Azadi Soccer Stadium Capacity 100,000, Tehran Tehran : Tehran Reference: tehranmetro.com Subway Stations in Tehran Social Life of Iranians : Social Life of Iranians Before1979 revolution : Before1979 revolution Social Life Before 1979 Revolution : Social Life Before 1979 Revolution Students, Tehran University Iranian students at Berkeley University 1970 Social Life Before 1979 Revolution : Social Life Before 1979 Revolution Reference: iranian.com Iranian Women Army Iranian Women Police after1979 revolution : after1979 revolution Social Life after 1979 Revolution : Social Life after 1979 Revolution Reference: Associated Press Fars News Agency Iranian Women Soccer Players Iranian Women Rugby Players Social Life after 1979 Revolution : Social Life after 1979 Revolution Iranian Wrestling Team Top Three of the World Iranian Soccer Team Top 20 of the World Reference: ipna.ir Social Life after 1979 Revolution : Social Life after 1979 Revolution Reference: worldisround.com Iranian Women Ice Skaters and Inline Skaters Social Life after 1979 Revolution : Social Life after 1979 Revolution Iranian Women Polo Players Iranian Women Golf Players Social Life after 1979 Revolution : Social Life after 1979 Revolution Reference: worldisround.com Iranian Women Car Racers Social Life after 1979 Revolution : Social Life after 1979 Revolution Reference: worldisround.com Tehran Symphonic Orchestra Social Life after 1979 Revolution : Social Life after 1979 Revolution Reference: worldisround.com Persian New Year, 21st of March ART and Iranians : ART and Iranians Art and Iranians : Art and Iranians Reference: iranonline.com Iranian Miniature Art and Iranians : Art and Iranians Reference: manhattanrugs.com Hand-knotted Persian Silk/wool Rug Art and Iranians : Art and Iranians Reference: manhattanrugs.com Blue Tile Works Art and Iranians : Art and Iranians Reference: salamiran.org Handicraft Copper Works FamousIranians : FamousIranians Famous Iranians : Famous Iranians Christiane Amanpour Chief International Correspondent for the CNN Reference: wikipedia.org Anousheh Ansari First Female Private Space Tourism Dr. Ghasem Asrar Associate Administrator for Earth Science of NASA Bijan Davari IBM Fellow and Vice President Famous Iranians : Famous Iranians Hossein Eslambolchi Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Officer of AT&T Reference: wikipedia.org Prof. Mohammad Jamshidi A Member of the Advisory board of the NASA JPL's MARS Pathfinder Project Prof. Ali Javan Inventor of Gas Laser in 1960 Maria Khorsand President of Ericsson Company Famous Iranians : Famous Iranians Omid Kordestani Senior Vice President for Worldwide Sales and Field Operations of Google Reference: wikipedia.org Prof. Lotfi Zadeh Father of Fuzzy Logic Theorem, UC Berkley Professor Farzad Nazem Executive Vice President of Yahoo! Pierre M. Omidyar Founder and Chairman of the eBay Iranians is USA : Iranians is USA Iranians in USA : Iranians in USA In 1990 about 1,100,000 Iranians have been living in USA. In 1979, Iran has had the most student population abroad among all other countries and the most number of foreign students in US. 46% of Iranians in US have bachelor’s degree or higher. Reference: google.com Iranians in USA : Iranians in USA It is estimated that about 800,000 Iranians live in California. The most population of Iranians, about 600,000, live in Los Angeles which is called “Tehrangeles”(Tehran-Los Angeles). Iranians live in Westwood district of L.A. Which is called “Little Persia” and is one of the most expensive districts of L.A. Reference: google.com wikipedia.org Persian wordsinenglish language : Persian wordsinenglish language Persian Words in English Language : Persian Words in English Language More than 500 Persian Words is estimated in English Language. of them are as follows: Algorithm (Khwarazmi) Beggar (bi-kaar) Bronze (birinj) Better (Behtar) Best (Beh ast) Candy (Ghandy) Caravan (kārawān) Cash (karsha) Caviar (khaviyar) Cheque(Check) (Chek) Chess (shah) Cow (Gav) Door (Darb) Guitar (Sitar) Far (Far) Further (Fartar) Reference: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_English_words_of_Persian_origin Persian Words in English Language : Persian Words in English Language Jackal (shaghāl) Jasmine (yasmin) Khaki (khaki) Kebab (Kabab) Lemon (limoo) Lips (Lab) Magic (maguš) Orange (nāranj) Pajamas (pāë jāmah) Paradise (pairidaeza) Sandal (sandal) Sherry (Shiraz) Spinach (aspanakh) Sugar (shakar) Reference: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_English_words_of_Persian_origin Thank You : Thank You