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Iran is a country in southwestern Asia, sandwiched between Turkey, Iraq and Pakistan.
Magical history
Iran was historically known as Persia. The alchemist Calid and his father Jasichus were from this region.[1]
Magical government
Iran was governed by a Ministry of Magic.
Magical games and sports
Quidditch never caught on there, due to their preference for flying carpets.[2]
Appearances
Notes and references
- ↑ Harry Potter: The Artifact Vault (see this image)
- ↑ Quidditch Through the Ages, Chapter 8 (The Spread of Quidditch Worldwide)
