Persia (IRAN) the land of beauty, with 2500 years history.

astiak · 09-11-2005, 11:08 AM

I'll introduce Iran to u in this Topic

astiak · 09-11-2005, 11:09 AM

Telephone : IDD service available. Country code: 98. Outgoing international code: 00.
Telex/telegram : Facilities are available at the Central Telegraph Office, Meydan Sepah, Tehran. There are also telex facilities at the major hotels.
Post : Post Offices are found throughout all cities, towns and villages

astiak · 09-11-2005, 11:12 AM

Persian (Farsi) is the most widely spoken language. Arabic is spoken in Khuzestan in the southwest, and Turkish in the northwest around Tabriz. Kurdish in the West.English, French and (to a lesser extent) German are spoken by many businessmen and officials.
(Persian and Persian dialects 58%, Turkic and Turkic dialects 26%, Kurdish 9%, Luri 2%, Balochi 1%, Arabic 1%, Turkish 1%, other 2%)

astiak · 09-11-2005, 11:14 AM

Middle East.
Area : 1,648,000 sq km (636,296 sq miles).
Population : 68,727,000 (1998 estimate).
Population Density : 35 persq km.
Capital : Tehran. Population : 8,042,584(1994)
Geography : Iran is located in the Middle East, bounded to the north by the CIS and the Caspian Sea, the east by Afghanistan and Pakistan, the south by the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, and the west by Iraq and Turkey.
The center and east of the country is largely barren undulating desert, punctured by Qantas (irrigation canals and tree eases, but there are mountainous regions in the west along the Turkish and Iraqi borders and in the north where the Alburz Mountains rise steeply from a fertile belt around the Caspian Sea

astiak · 09-11-2005, 11:15 AM

Currency : Iranian Rials. Notes are in denominations of RL 10000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 500, 200 and 100. Coins are in denominations of 250, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5.All foreign currencies such as Deutsch Marks, Pound Sterling,Euro, US Dollars and Yens can be exchanged and credit cards (Mastercard & Visa) are also accepted.

astiak · 09-11-2005, 11:16 AM

Entry restrictions : Nationals of Israel will be refused entry under all circumstances.
Passports : Valid passport required by all.
Visas : Required by all except nationals of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Saudi Arabia and Turkey (for a stay not exceeding 3 months). Requirements are subject to change at short notice, and you are advised to contact the appropriate Embassy or Consular Section.
Types of visa : Entry, Transit, Business, Tourist and Journalist. Fee varies according to nationality of applicant, type of' visa and the existing regulation between countries.
Note: A visa cannot be issued for passports which have a validity of less than 6 months. Exit permits required by all (often included with visa). Validity : Entry visa: up to 3 months from date of authorization.
Transit visa : maximum of 10 days. Application to: Embassy or Consulate. For addresses, see entries.
Application requirements: Two completed application forms, four passport - sized photos and visa fees.
Note: To acquire a tourist visa within 10 days, it would be easier to apply to local tour operators in Iran .
Temporary residence: All foreigners wishing to stay for more than three months must obtain a residence permit.

astiak · 09-11-2005, 11:17 AM

Predominantly Islamic; mostly Shi'ite, with a minority of Sunnis. Many Christians, Jews and Zoroastrians also live in Iran.
(Islam 98% (Shi'a 89%, Sunni 9%); Zoroastrian, Jewish, Christian, and Baha'i 2%)

09-11-2005, 11:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
astiak Farshad Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tehran-IR Posts: 133 astiak is an unknown character at this point	Persia (IRAN) the land of beauty, with 2500 years history. I'll introduce Iran to u in this Topic __________________ ... I am Cyrus. King of the world. When I entered Babylon... I did not allow anyone to terrorise the land... I kept in view the needs of people and all its sanctuaries to promote their well-being... I put an end to their misfortune. The Great God has delivered all the lands into my hand; the lands that I have made to dwell in a peaceful habitation...
(Offline)

09-11-2005, 11:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
astiak Farshad Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tehran-IR Posts: 133 astiak is an unknown character at this point	Communication Telephone : IDD service available. Country code: 98. Outgoing international code: 00. Telex/telegram : Facilities are available at the Central Telegraph Office, Meydan Sepah, Tehran. There are also telex facilities at the major hotels. Post : Post Offices are found throughout all cities, towns and villages __________________ ... I am Cyrus. King of the world. When I entered Babylon... I did not allow anyone to terrorise the land... I kept in view the needs of people and all its sanctuaries to promote their well-being... I put an end to their misfortune. The Great God has delivered all the lands into my hand; the lands that I have made to dwell in a peaceful habitation...
(Offline)

09-11-2005, 11:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
astiak Farshad Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tehran-IR Posts: 133 astiak is an unknown character at this point	Language Persian (Farsi) is the most widely spoken language. Arabic is spoken in Khuzestan in the southwest, and Turkish in the northwest around Tabriz. Kurdish in the West.English, French and (to a lesser extent) German are spoken by many businessmen and officials. (Persian and Persian dialects 58%, Turkic and Turkic dialects 26%, Kurdish 9%, Luri 2%, Balochi 1%, Arabic 1%, Turkish 1%, other 2%) __________________ ... I am Cyrus. King of the world. When I entered Babylon... I did not allow anyone to terrorise the land... I kept in view the needs of people and all its sanctuaries to promote their well-being... I put an end to their misfortune. The Great God has delivered all the lands into my hand; the lands that I have made to dwell in a peaceful habitation... Last edited by astiak; 09-11-2005 at 11:30 AM.
(Offline)

09-11-2005, 11:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
astiak Farshad Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tehran-IR Posts: 133 astiak is an unknown character at this point	Location Middle East. Area : 1,648,000 sq km (636,296 sq miles). Population : 68,727,000 (1998 estimate). Population Density : 35 persq km. Capital : Tehran. Population : 8,042,584(1994) Geography : Iran is located in the Middle East, bounded to the north by the CIS and the Caspian Sea, the east by Afghanistan and Pakistan, the south by the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, and the west by Iraq and Turkey. The center and east of the country is largely barren undulating desert, punctured by Qantas (irrigation canals and tree eases, but there are mountainous regions in the west along the Turkish and Iraqi borders and in the north where the Alburz Mountains rise steeply from a fertile belt around the Caspian Sea __________________ ... I am Cyrus. King of the world. When I entered Babylon... I did not allow anyone to terrorise the land... I kept in view the needs of people and all its sanctuaries to promote their well-being... I put an end to their misfortune. The Great God has delivered all the lands into my hand; the lands that I have made to dwell in a peaceful habitation...
(Offline)

09-11-2005, 11:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
astiak Farshad Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tehran-IR Posts: 133 astiak is an unknown character at this point	Money Currency : Iranian Rials. Notes are in denominations of RL 10000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 500, 200 and 100. Coins are in denominations of 250, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5.All foreign currencies such as Deutsch Marks, Pound Sterling,Euro, US Dollars and Yens can be exchanged and credit cards (Mastercard & Visa) are also accepted. __________________ ... I am Cyrus. King of the world. When I entered Babylon... I did not allow anyone to terrorise the land... I kept in view the needs of people and all its sanctuaries to promote their well-being... I put an end to their misfortune. The Great God has delivered all the lands into my hand; the lands that I have made to dwell in a peaceful habitation... Last edited by astiak; 09-11-2005 at 11:24 AM.
(Offline)

09-11-2005, 11:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
astiak Farshad Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tehran-IR Posts: 133 astiak is an unknown character at this point	Passport/Visa Entry restrictions : Nationals of Israel will be refused entry under all circumstances. Passports : Valid passport required by all. Visas : Required by all except nationals of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Saudi Arabia and Turkey (for a stay not exceeding 3 months). Requirements are subject to change at short notice, and you are advised to contact the appropriate Embassy or Consular Section. Types of visa : Entry, Transit, Business, Tourist and Journalist. Fee varies according to nationality of applicant, type of' visa and the existing regulation between countries. Note: A visa cannot be issued for passports which have a validity of less than 6 months. Exit permits required by all (often included with visa). Validity : Entry visa: up to 3 months from date of authorization. Transit visa : maximum of 10 days. Application to: Embassy or Consulate. For addresses, see entries. Application requirements: Two completed application forms, four passport - sized photos and visa fees. Note: To acquire a tourist visa within 10 days, it would be easier to apply to local tour operators in Iran . Temporary residence: All foreigners wishing to stay for more than three months must obtain a residence permit. __________________ ... I am Cyrus. King of the world. When I entered Babylon... I did not allow anyone to terrorise the land... I kept in view the needs of people and all its sanctuaries to promote their well-being... I put an end to their misfortune. The Great God has delivered all the lands into my hand; the lands that I have made to dwell in a peaceful habitation...
(Offline)

09-11-2005, 11:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
astiak Farshad Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tehran-IR Posts: 133 astiak is an unknown character at this point	Religion Predominantly Islamic; mostly Shi'ite, with a minority of Sunnis. Many Christians, Jews and Zoroastrians also live in Iran. (Islam 98% (Shi'a 89%, Sunni 9%); Zoroastrian, Jewish, Christian, and Baha'i 2%) __________________ ... I am Cyrus. King of the world. When I entered Babylon... I did not allow anyone to terrorise the land... I kept in view the needs of people and all its sanctuaries to promote their well-being... I put an end to their misfortune. The Great God has delivered all the lands into my hand; the lands that I have made to dwell in a peaceful habitation... Last edited by astiak; 09-11-2005 at 11:35 AM.
(Offline)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode