Islamic Republic of Iran or Iran is a Southwest Asian country which is located in the territories of Middle East, Southern Asia, Central Asia and the Caucasus. The country was popularly known as Persia internationally in the early ages. The country is known for its strong presence of Islam which as a matter of fact is the state religion of Iran. The official language of Iran is Persian. The country is one of the exponents of conservative nature but things are changing fast with the development of the tourism in Iran.
Iran stands at the 18 position as the largest country in the world in terms of area. The total area covered by the country is around 1,648,000 square kilometers which makes it effectively the combined size of United Kingdom, France, Spain and Germany. The country has loads to offer to its visitors with its amazing elements that are unique only to Iran.
Iran has one of the most developed civilizations strengthening the framework of its society. The country has developed in all sphere of life and is one of the prominent features in the world map. Tourism in Iran has paved the way for development of the country in a big way still the fundamentals of the country has not changed much. The country proudly displays the rich culture and heritage which forms the crux of the tour. The country is also a paradise for the travelers as they get loads to explore. The cities and provinces in Iran are filled with the best of attractions which narrates the rich saga of the place.
The country offers a great climate along with the mixed topography to enjoy for the travelers. The country shares its borders with the neighboring countries of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Turkmenistan in its northern front. The eastern side is covered by Afghanistan and Pakistan while Turkey and Iraq lies in its western border. Iran also borders the Persian Gulf which is a vital oil producing area along with the Caspian Sea.
The country is divided into 30 provinces where each of the provinces is governed by the appointed governor.
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