It is a country! But these days you'd recognise Persia as Iran.
Before 1935 it was called Persia, but these days it is Iran.
Thanks Sogand and Danush!
Sogand - queen of the first date and kiss - and intruder Danush have identified themselves as The Bachelor Australia's resident Persian beauties.
Watch Danush make a very rosy impression on Matt as she and her fellow intruders enter the Bachie mansion.
Both girls have spoken about their Persian heritage.
And many Aussies sitting in their living room are left with a curious question:
Is Persia a country?