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Prior to 1935, Iran was known as Persia. Source: CIA World Factbook

With a population estimated at 66.4 million, Iran is the 20th largest nation on earth. Source: CIA World Factbook

The average commuting time for New Jersey residents is 30 minutes. Source: Census Bureau

Males were four times more likely than females to die from unintentionally drowning in 2005 in the U.S. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

In 2005, almost 30 percent of children age 1 to 4 years old who died, died from drowning. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

In 2005, there were 3,582 fatal unintentional drownings in the U.S.; that’s an average of 10 deaths per day. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

In 2005, there were 3,582 fatal unintentional drownings in the U.S.; that’s an average of 10 deaths per day. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum cost $168 million to build, including both building and exhibits. Land was donated by the U.S. government, but the museum was funded by more than 200,000 private donations. Source: U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum

Nine out of 10 visitors to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum are not Jewish. Source: Holocaust Memorial Museum

Nearly 30 million persons have visited the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum since it was dedicated in 1993. Source: Holocaust Museum