About Iran

The land of Persia (Islamic republic of IRAN) is a vast country in Southwest Asia with an area of 1,648,000 square kilometers, with ancient and long lasting culture, Iran's complex climate ranges from subtropical to sub polar.
It is mild in the Caspian regions (in the north) but warm and humid in the southern shores.
The northwestern and the northeastern areas are cold and dry, while the central part has a desert climate.
The heights of ZAGROS and ALBOURZ enjoy mild weather in summer. Because of this complex climate IRAN is famed for having four seasons at the same time.
Iran is the magnet for traveler in search of an exotic and unforgettable holiday, in Iran there astonish Islamic monument and the spectacular beauty of her landscapes.

FACTS OF IRAN:

Area: 1,648,000 Sq. km

Constitution: Islamic Republic

Population: about 60,000,000

Pop Capital: 10,000,000

Time: +3,30 GMT

Electricity: 220V AC

Language: Persian, Farsi, which belongs to the Indo-European

Longitude: between 44:50' to 63:18' east of Greenwich

Latitude: between 25:30' to 39: 50' north of equator

Altitude: from 26 to 5671 meters at the summit of Mt Damavand

Office Hours: SAT till WED (8:00-15) THU (8:00-13), Friday Is weekend.

Mountain Ranges: the ALBORZ in the north and the ZAGROS in the west

Religion: 98% Muslim and minorities including Zoroastrians, Christian and Jews.

Deserts: the Salt Desert Southeast of Tehran and Lut Desert further southeast.

Currency: Rials refer to multiple Rials as Tomans, thus 10 Rials is one Toman.

Calendar: Solar year, lunar year, March 21, was adopted as the First day
                Of the New Year in Iran.

Climate: From 50”c in Khuszistan (JULY) to a low of -32”c Azarbayjan (FEB)

People: Racially three groups can be distinguished (Mediterranean, Caucasian and Alpine).

Ethnic Groups: Ghashghai, Bakhtiaris, Afsharies, Baluchis, Turkaman, Azari
                         Turks, Lor and Kurds.

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