Iran Travel OverviewIran is love...just love. Iran has a rich culture and ; it remains widely misrepresented and little understood by the general public. Iranians are the most friendly people I have encountered. Forget about what you saw on the news; come and use your own eyes. You will not be disappointed. It is great country to travel; with efficient public transport; old cities packed with sights; ruins from ancient Persian and Caspian Sea beach resorts. Iran is located in the Middle East; bordering the Gulf of Oman; the Persian Gulf; and the Caspian Sea; between Iraq and Pakistan. Slightly larger than Alaska it covers the territory in 1.648 million sq km and has a population of 65;619;636 people. The capital of Iran is Tehran and its political and cultural center. It is a big city; but not unpretty. From it you can reach Tabriz in the west; the old capital city with lots of sights and a great bazaar. Iran is a country with great ancient sights; rich culture; splendid cuisine and a very hospitable people. Despite the political winds this is a great country to visit. However; before getting ready to the travel you should know some specific requirements that the Government impose on their guests; as well as on its own citizens. For more details see the section What to know. Change history
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