strategic location on the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, which are vital maritime pathways for crude oil transport
People ::Iran
Population:
66,429,284 (July 2009 est.) country comparison to the world: 19
Age structure:
0-14 years: 21.7% (male 7,394,841/female 7,022,076)
15-64 years: 72.9% (male 24,501,544/female 23,914,172)
65 years and over: 5.4% (male 1,725,828/female 1,870,823) (2009 est.)
Median age:
total: 27 years