Turkish people in Iran

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Turkish people in Iran
Total population
1,639 (2011) [1]
Regions with significant populations
Languages
Azerbaijani, Perisan, Turkish
Religion
Islam

Turkish people in Iran refers to ethnic Turkish people living in Iran.

Turkish people or the Turks, also known as Anatolian Turks, are a Turkic ethnic group and nation living mainly in Turkey and speaking Turkish, the most widely spoken Turkic language. They are the largest ethnic group in Turkey, as well as by far the largest ethnic group among the speakers of Turkic languages. Ethnic Turkish minorities exist in the former lands of the Ottoman Empire. In addition, a Turkish diaspora has been established with modern migration, particularly in Western Europe.

Iran Country in Western Asia

Iran, also called Persia and officially known as the Islamic Republic of Iran, is a country in Western Asia. With over 81 million inhabitants, Iran is the world's 18th most populous country. Comprising a land area of 1,648,195 km2 (636,372 sq mi), it is the second largest country in the Middle East and the 17th largest in the world. Iran is bordered to the northwest by Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, to the north by the Caspian Sea, to the northeast by Turkmenistan, to the east by Afghanistan and Pakistan, to the south by the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, and to the west by Turkey and Iraq. The country's central location in Eurasia and Western Asia, and its proximity to the Strait of Hormuz, give it geostrategic importance. Tehran is the country's capital and largest city, as well as its leading economic and cultural center.

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Notable Turkish in Iran

Evelyn Baghtcheban was a Turkish opera singer (mezzo-soprano) and one of the pioneers of opera and choral music in Iran. She was instrumental in establishing Tehran's opera house, Rudaki Hall, and founded the Tehran National Choir. She also taught singing at the Tehran Music School, where her pupils included Mohammad Nouri, Pari Zanganeh, and Sudabeh Tajbakhsh.

Alec Cartio is an Iranian-Swedish-American music video, automotive commercial and film director. He is best known for his work, which modernized the Iranian Music Video industry.

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References

  1. Statistical Center of Iran. "نتایج سرشماری سال 1390 # جمعیت برحسب جنس ، سن و تابعيّت" . Retrieved 28 June 2013.