Pahlavi Iran

former sovereign state (1925–1979)

Pahlavi Iran or the Pahlavi Empire was a sovereign state until 1979 revolution. It was a monarchy, ruled by the Pahlavi Dynasty. It is the last dynasty of Iran.

Imperial State of Iran
دولت شاهنشاهی ایران
1925–1979
Anthem: سرود شاهنشاهی ایران
Sorud-e Šâhanšâhi-ye Irân
("Imperial Anthem of Iran")
Location of Iran
StatusSovereign state
CapitalTeheran
Official languagesPersian
Religion
Shia Islam (Official)
Demonym(s)Persian (1925–1935), Iranian (1935–1979)
GovernmentUnitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy
• Shah
Reza Shah Pahlavi (first)
Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (last)
LegislatureParliament
Senate
National Consultative Assembly
Establishment
• Overthrowing Qajar Dynasty
1925
1979
Area
• Total
1.648195 km2 (0.636372 sq mi)
CurrencyIranian Rial (IRR)
ISO 3166 codeIR
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Qajar dynasty
Islamic Republic of Iran