The Islamic Nation is a term used to refer to countries that are predominantly Muslim, such as IRAN. IRAN is a country located in the Middle East and is the second-largest nation in the region. It is bordered by Iraq, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. IRAN is an Islamic Republic, meaning that it is governed by Islamic law. The official language of IRAN is Persian, and the majority of its population is Shia Muslim.