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Iran
by colin
Ever since the days of the hippie trail, when adventurous twentysomethings journeyed overland from continental Europe to east Asia, the graciousness of Iranian hospitality has been well known. What has unfortunately been lost amid all the rhetoric and diplomatic wrangling of recent years is the abundance of scenic destinations and archeological sites that this nation offers its visitors. Tourist visas are mostly issued to Islamic pilgrims from different parts of Asia, but a growing number of secular itineraries are now offered by firms that cater to westerners. Tehran, the sprawling national capital, is also Iran’s educational and cultural center, and it houses a wide variety of palaces and museums that document the Persian Empire’s past glories. Of course, none of these modern exhibits can compare to the ancient ceremonial complex of Persepolis, which also has a beautifully vibrant central bazaar and sits less than 60 miles from Shiraz.
Iran travel guide by colin
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Places to Visit in Iran
- » Tehran
- » Shiraz
- » Central Iran
- » East Iran
- » West Iran
- » Caspian Provinces
- » Gulf Coast iran
- » Esfahan
- » Mashhad
- » Rasht
Iran Facts
- capital: TehrÄn
- population: 65397521
- area: 1648200
- time zone: GMT+3:30
- languages: Persische Dialekte 58%,Turkic dialects 26%,Kurdish 9%
- religions: Islam 98% (Shi'a 89%,Sunni 9%),Zoroastrian,Jewish,Christian,Baha'i
- GDP per capita (PPP): 8624
- literacy: 80
- electricity: 230 V (50 Hz)
- electric plug type: C
- exchange rate: IRR (Iran Rials)
- calling code: 98
- internet TLD: .ir
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sight Persepolis
in Iran
Quality ruins of an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-arti...
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sight Meidan Emam, Esfahan
in Esfahan, Iran
Known best for the Royal Mosque, Esfahan is a testament to social and cultural life development of Persia during the Safavid era. Built by Shah Abbas I the Great at the beginning of the 17th century, a...
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sight Golestan Palace
in Tehran, Iran
price level: budget , opening hours: Fri, Sat & Mon-Wed 9:00am-3:00pm , address: Ark Square, Tehran
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Ahmadi's payback to PPL who didn't support his presidential run continues. The mayor of Babol has been fired #iran #iranelection
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RT @iran88: Tehran's prosecutor talked about public influence of events after #iranelection http://txtb.in/5bq #iran (via @IranSIC)
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khazelton
RT @Eowyn9: RT @Sedaye1357: Football Derby will be @ 14:30 today @MrZand @freeiiiran #IranElection #Iran #SOG
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GreenQuran
I will never forget Neda and other victims RT @tehranweekly Rest In Peace, NEDA + victims in Iran ! #iranelection
2009-10-02
LuvManatee
Press TV: US lawmakers OK fuel sanctions on Iran http://bit.ly/RF72B #iranelection
2009-10-02
Eowyn9
RT @Sedaye1357: Football Derby will be @ 14:30 today @MrZand @freeiiiran #IranElection #Iran #SOG
2009-10-02
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Interview of Couric with AN http://bit.ly/2IZOP4 "there R more holes in AN's point than in Swiss cheese" #iranelection #iran
2009-10-02
LuvManatee
NYT: Iran opposition leader warns against sanctions http://tinyurl.com/yb7fqu6 #Iranelection
2009-10-02
Eowyn9
RT @iranrevolution http://bit.ly/3vJIi #Iranelection #iran What are they chanting - can any1 summarize pls??
2009-10-02
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