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  1. Persians - Wikipedia

    They have common cultural system and are native speakers of the Persian language. [6][7][8] In the Western world, "Persian" was largely understood as a demonym for all Iranians rather than …

  2. Persian | People, Language & Religion | Britannica

    Oct 10, 2025 · Persian, predominant ethnic group of Iran (formerly known as Persia). Although of diverse ancestry, the Persian people are united by their language, Persian (Farsi), which …

  3. Persian Empire - Map, Timeline & Founder | HISTORY

    Jan 25, 2018 · The Persian Empire is the name given to a series of dynasties centered in modern-day Iran that spanned several centuries—from the sixth century B.C. to the 20th century A.D.

  4. Persian (Farsi) language and alphabet - Omniglot

    Persian is a member of the Western Iranian branch of the Indo-European language family. It is spoken by about 130 million people, mainly in Iran, Afghanistan and Tajikistan, and also in …

  5. History of PersianPersian Languages and Literature at UCSB

    The history of the Persian language is divided into three eras: Old Persian (ca. 525 BC- 300 BC), Middle Persian (c. 300 BC- 800 AD), and Modern Persian (800 AD to the present day).

  6. Persians - Wikiwand

    Persians, the Persian people, or Persian-speakers, are an Iranian ethnic group from West Asia. They are indigenous to the Iranian plateau and comprise the major...

  7. Persian language - Wikipedia

    Iranian Persian (Persian, Western Persian, or Farsi) is spoken in Iran, and by minorities in Iraq and the Persian Gulf states. Eastern Persian (Dari Persian, Afghan Persian, or Dari) is spoken …

  8. Persia | Definition, Location, Map, & Facts | Britannica

    Oct 10, 2025 · Persia, historic region of southwestern Asia associated with the area that is now modern Iran. The people of that region have traditionally called their country Iran, ‘Land of the …

  9. Persian (Farsi) | The History, Grammar, Vocabulary and Significance

    Persian, also known as Farsi, is a language spoken by over 100 million people worldwide. It is the official language of Iran and is also widely spoken in Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and other countries.

  10. PersianDee: Learn Persian (Farsi) online for free!

    A website for learning Persian alphabet, grammar, vocabulary, and colloquial Persian with sounds, images, sample readings, etc.