Iran

Iran is a large country between the Middle East and Central Asia, between the Gulf of Oman, the Persian Gulf, and the Caspian Sea. It is bordered by Iraq to the west, Turkey, Azerbaijan's Naxcivan enclave, Armenia, and Azerbaijan to the northwest, Turkmenistan to the northeast, Afghanistan and Pakistan to the southeast.

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Tehran
Tehran
Tehran, is the capital city of Iran. A bustling metropolis of 14 million people, it is situated at the foot of the towering Alborz mountain range. Tehran Travel Guide »
Tabriz
Tabriz
Tabriz is the capital of East Azerbaijan province, in the Azerbaijan region of Iran. It is an ancient city with a history going back about 4,500 years. Tabriz Travel Guide »
Shiraz
Shiraz
Shiraz is the capital of Fars province and a treasure trove of Persian culture. It was the capital of Iran during the Zand … Shiraz Travel Guide »
Within Iran
Central Iran
Central Iran
Central Iran lies at the heart of the country, home to major cities and travel destinations like Esfahan, the capital Tehran, and the holy city of Qom. Central Iran Travel Guide »
Iranian Azerbaijan
Iranian Azerbaijan
Iranian Azerbaijan is in the extreme northwest of Iran, by the border with the country and former Soviet Republic of Azerbaijan. Iranian Azerbaijan Travel Guide »
Caspian Iran
Caspian Iran
Caspian Iran is a beautiful region of Iran along the coast of the Caspian Sea. The forested coastal plains rise up quickly into the Alborz Mountains. Caspian Iran Travel Guide »
Gulf Region
Gulf Region
The Gulf Region of Iran lies along the country's Persian Gulf coast. Gulf Region Travel Guide »
Khorasan
Khorasan
Khorasan is a region in the north-east of Iran. Previously a single province, it was split into three in 2004. Khorasan Travel Guide »
Western Iran
Western Iran
Western Iran is a large section of the country, to the west of Iranian cities like Tehran and Qom. Most of the region … Western Iran Travel Guide »
Lorestan
Lorestan is a province of Iran. Lorestan Travel Guide »
Khuzestan
Khuzestan
Khuzestan is one of 30 provinces in Iran. Khuzestan Travel Guide »
Qazvin
Qazvin is a province in Iran. Qazvin Travel Guide »
Qom
Qom
Qom is a holy city between Tehran and Isfahan. Qom is near Tehran, which the distance is as far as 120 kilometers. Qom Travel Guide »
Dizin
Dizin
Dizin is a ski resort north of Tehran. The highest ski lift reaches 3,600 m, making it one of the 40 highest ski resorts in the world. Dizin Travel Guide »
Bajgiran
Bajgiran is an Iranian village located at one of three border points between Iran and Turkmenistan. It is located 75km from … Bajgiran Travel Guide »
Baluchistan
Baluchistan is the southeasternmost region of Iran, along the country's border with Pakistan. Baluchistan Travel Guide »
Hamedan
Hamedan
Hamedan is one of the oldest cities in Iran, and some believe the world. Hamedan Travel Guide »
Tchogha Zanbil
Tchogha Zanbil is an area in khuzestan, Iran. Chogha Zanbil is an ancient Elamite complex in the Khuzestan province of Iran. Tchogha Zanbil Travel Guide »
Yasouj
Yasouj is a city in Kohkiluyeh and Buyer-Ahmad, about 150km from Shiraz. Yasouj Travel Guide »
Markazi
Markazi is a province in Iran. Markazi Travel Guide »
Ramsar
Ramsar is a city in Iran. Ramsar Travel Guide »
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