THINK ABOUT IT
What are some major roads near
you? Is there a lot of traffic where
you live? How long does it take you
to get to school on a normal day?
a year. Nearby countries, such as
Dubai, fly 78 million passengers
a year. Iran has one of the oldest
passenger fleets in the world. Many
of its planes are aging Russian jets.
Railways have been neglected for
years. Iran plans to invest 1 percent
of the money it makes from oil
exports to repair its rail lines. By
2025, it aims to add 6,214 miles
(10,000 km) of new lines.
Iran is rapidly developing
communication technologies. These
will help improve the economy. The
country has invested
in fiber optic, mobile,
and satellite services. People can
communicate and do business more
easily. Wi-Fi is available in most
cities. Internet service extends into
many rural areas.
319
Number of airports
in Iran.
• Building and repairing
roads in heavily
populated areas is
difficult.
• By 2025, Iran aims to add
6,214 miles (10,000 km)
to its railway system.
• Communication
technologies allow
Iranians to be more
productive.
The Tehran
Metro System
has only eight
operating
lines.
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