Is Persia the same as Prussia?

No. Persia is a synonym with Iran, which is a country located in the Middle East. Credit: The Directory. Prussia on the other hand was a German state which originated from the Dutchy of Prussia and would later become a part of the German Empire, when German states united under the Prussian leadership. read more

Persia is a synonym with Iran, which is a country located in the Middle East. Credit: The Directory Prussia on the other hand was a German state which originated from the Dutchy of Prussia and would later become a part of the German Empire, when German states united under the Prussian leadership. read more

Persia is today known as Iran, and is situated in the Middle East between Iraq and Afghanistan. Prussia used to be part of Germany, and is today part of Poland, in eastern Europe. read more

The names Iran and Persia are often used interchangeably to mean the same country. Iran is the legal name. Persia, was an ancient kingdom within Iran. Iran came to be known as Persia in the West thanks to classical Greek authors during whose time Persia was the dominant kingdom in Iran. read more