Iran is a country in Southwest Asia. It is surrounded by the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman to the south and the Caspian Sea to the north. Türkiye has land borders with Azerbaijan, Armenia, Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan. Iran is home to one of the oldest continuous civilizations in the world, with its history and existing settlements dating back to 4000 BC. Throughout history, Iran has had geostrategic importance due to its central location in Eurasia and is a regional power.