Iran is one of the largest nations in Southwest Asia, covering an area of 1.65 million square kilometers. This represents approximately 3.6 percent of Asia's total landmass, with the country ranking 17th globally in terms of size, highlighting its substantial geographic footprint.

A new infographic illustrates Iran's area in comparison to other countries and regions. For instance, Iran is about 3.7 times larger than Uzbekistan, yet its population exceeds 93 million people, nearly 2.5 times that of Uzbekistan. These comparisons reveal Iran's relatively expansive territory and high population density.

Iran's land area is 79 times larger than that of Israel (22,000 square kilometers), but roughly 6 times smaller than the United States (9.8 million square kilometers). Europe (10.3 million square kilometers) could accommodate six Irans, while Australia is approximately 5 times larger than Iran. Russia surpasses Iran by more than 10 times in area, and even the Krasnoyarsk Krai (2.37 million square kilometers) in Russia is larger than Iran.

This information provides a detailed insight into Iran's geographic scale and its position in a global context. The infographic visually presents the country's extensive land area, enabling comparisons with various world regions and emphasizing its spatial dimensions.

Source: kun.uz