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Iran

History

Median kingdom ruled or strongly influenced the territory before the modern state.
Achaemenid Empire ruled or strongly influenced the territory before the modern state.
Parthian Empire ruled or strongly influenced the territory before the modern state.
Sasanian Empire ruled or strongly influenced the territory before the modern state.
Iranian Intermezzo appears in Iran's historical record.
Safavid Iran appears in Iran's historical record.
Afsharid Iran appears in Iran's historical record.
Zand Iran appears in Iran's historical record.
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CapitalTehran
Population86M
Area1,648,195 km2
CurrencyIranian rial

Short facts

RegionWestern Asia / Middle East
LanguagePersian (Farsi)
Time zoneIRST (UTC+3:30)
Drives onRight

Worth seeing

  • Persepolis: Ruins of the Persian Empire's ceremonial capital, one of antiquity's greatest sites.
  • Isfahan: Half the world was said to be Isfahan - mosques, bridges, and bazaars of surpassing beauty.
  • Shiraz: City of poets, gardens, and wine heritage near the ruins of Persepolis.

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Planning questions

What is Iran known for?Persepolis, Isfahan, Shiraz.
What is the capital?Tehran.
Which language is useful?Persian (Farsi).
When is the national day?1 April (Islamic Republic Day).
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

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Food & drink

Kebab thumbnailKebabSignature dishTea thumbnailTeaLocal drink

Known for

PersepolisIsfahanShirazTehranKebabTea
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