Iran in a glance

See the Iran landscape with Acrossiran. Iran a rich country in climate is located in Southeast Asia. It is a well-off country with very rich resources. It has a population of almost 83 million people. They spread over an area of about 648 million KM2. However, due to the expansion of Iran, there is a great deal of climatic variation. So, at the same time, the temperature in different parts of the country can vary from -30 degrees in highlands to 40 degrees around the south coast.

Iran’s capital city is Tehran. With a population of more than 10 million which is the second-most crowded city in the Middle East. Further, this city is located in central Iran on the slopes of the Alborz Mountains. After Tehran, Mashhad, Isfahan and Shiraz are the largest cities in the country.

In Iran, different tribes live in different areas. Each with its own culture and customs. Also, they often speak different languages or accents. For example, Kurds, Turks, Baluch, Gilaki, and Turkman are some folks living in Iran. Seeing these cultures and getting to know their morality, folklore and eating habits is one of the best experiences of traveling to Iran.

The official language of the Iranian people is Persian. Therefore, its history goes back to ancient Iran. It is spoken in various accents in each part of Iran. And, its alphabet is almost the same with Arabic. However, they are two different languages. The religion of most people in Iran is Islam. Other religions such as Christianity, Jews and Zoroastrians are in the minority. While 90% are Muslims, they live alongside other religions.

Iran a rich country in history, has been a civilization for thousands of years. So, there are many different historical sites in each part of the country. From east to west and north to south. From the early painting on stones to the great monuments with amazing architecture in the historic cities. The history of Persia is full of pride and victory. Similarly, full of ups and downs. All these have been merged with Islamic architecture and culture. Also, the Unique hospitality of the Iranian people has made this country a perfect destination. Specially for who is interested in both history and culture. In short, all these will make a memorable trip for travelers.