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Area : 636294  sq.mi - Population 68000000 hab.
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Area

636294  sq.mi
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Flights

London-Tehran is about a six hour flight. Tehran is 3,290 miles from London.
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Jet Lag

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Population

68000000 hab.
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Airports

The Tehran airport is in the southern part of the city. Take a taxi and not a bus if you do not read Persian. The fare to the town centre is about £12.
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Security

It is recommended to avoid crowds or driving late at night. If you plan to visit Kerman, do so via a travel agency. If you are travelling alone, signal your presence at the embassy and it is preferable to always carry a copy of your passport. In Tehran, move around with the copy and keep the original in a safe place, in the safety deposit box of your hotel for example. Currently, you are advised to avoid going to the regions bordering Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends to specifically avoid roads linking the town of Bam to the town of Zahedan.
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Languages

The official language is Persian. Azerbaijani, Kurdish and ten other languages and dialects are spoken in different parts of the country. English is not widespread; it is spoken in hotels and on some major touristic sites.
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Requirements

You must show a passport valid for six months, starting from the date your visa was issued. You must request a visa at least 4 months in advance due to the delay. You must show a return plane ticket in order to fill in a form, as well as an ID photo.
Know that it is forbidden to import alcohol.
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Religion

Shi'ite Islam represents 91% and Sunnite Islam 8%. Christians, Jews and disciples of Zoroaster are a minority.
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Currency

The currency is the Iranian Rial (IRR). £1 Sterling = approximately 14,845 IRR. Money can be exchanged in banks, which also have counters at airports and in most large hotels. These are open from 9:00am to 4:00pm or even 4:30pm, from Saturday to Wednesday. Remember to take cash with you, particularly when travelling outside of the cities. Dollars are also worth bringing because many hotels prefer them. With regards to credit cards, only MasterCard is accepted in larger establishments. As far as travellers cheques are concerned, American Express cheques are easier to exchange than others.
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Local transportation

Air transport is the most appropriate owing to the country's surface area. Regular air shuttles link the big cities at affordable prices. You can also take the train. It is fast, but does not serve the whole country. However, the bus goes round the country at affordable cost. In the city, it is preferable to take the taxi you could also hire for your excursions. Avoid the bus if you do not read Persian!
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Health

No particular vaccine is required, but vaccinations against tetanus, poliomyelitis and diphtheria are recommended. Consider taking an anti-malaria treatment if you are travelling in the southeast from March to November, and in the west and southwest during summer.
In general, tap water is drinkable, but you can also buy mineral water in the big cities.
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Electricity

Voltage of 220 V.
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Flood of tourists

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Taxes and tips

The practice of leaving a tip is the same as in the UK.
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Telephone

To call Iran from the UK, dial 00 + 98 (country code)+ (region code, without 0 (Chiraz 71, Ispahan 31, Mechhed 51, Tabriz 41, Teheran 21, Yezd 351) + the number being called.

From Iran to the UK,dial 00 + 44 + the number being called without the initial 0.