Iran

Iran, ancient Persia, is one of the world's oldest civilisations with a population of 87 million and its capital in Tehran. From the UNESCO-listed ruins of Persepolis and the turquoise domes of Isfahan to the rose gardens of Shiraz and the vast Dasht-e Kavir desert, Iran offers an extraordinary tapestry of imperial history, Islamic architecture, and breathtaking landscapes. Coordinates: 32.4279° N, 53.6880° E.

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