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Location Of Iran
Iran is located in the Middle East, bordered to the north by Turkmenistan 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 centre and east of the country are largely barren undulating desert, punctured by qanats (irrigation canals) and green oases.

Airports
Tehran airport is 3 miles west of the city. Airline buses are available to the city and the travel time around 45 minutes. Taxis are also available to the city centre and the travel time is around 30 minutes.

Language
Persian is the official language of Iran as it is the most widely spoken language. Arabic is spoken in Khuzestan in the south-west, and Turkish in the north-west around Tabriz. English, French and (to a lesser extent) German are spoken by many businessmen and officials.

Places To Go
The Alborz mountain chain is a popular destination for excursions from Tehran. There are numerous mountain resorts offering cable car facilities as well as skiing slopes. Within easy reach of Tehran are the towns of Rey, Varamin, Qazvin and Shemshak, which have preserved much of their original character. The city of Kerman in the southern desert region has several stunning mosques and a ruined citadel, although visitors are advised to exercise caution and only travel on tours organised through Iranian government-approved tourist organisations. Visitors should keep informed as to developments in Iraq from day to day, and remain aware of the worldwide terrorist threat to westerners. For further advice contact the relevant local government travel advice department.

Iran Touring and Tourism Organisation (ITTO)
238 Sindokht Steet
Fatemi Avenue
Tehran
Iran
Tel: (21) 643 5650.
Fax: (21) 643 5689.
E-mail: info@irantourism.org
Website: www.itto.org

Iran Tourist Company
257 Ostad Motahari Avenue
Ghaem Magham Farahni Street
Cross Road
Tehran
Iran
Tel: (21) 873 9819 or 873 6762-5.
Fax: (21) 873 6158 or 874 7860.
E-mail: info@irantouristco.com
Website: www.irantouristco.com

Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran
16 Prince’s Gate
London
SW7 1PT
UK
Tel: (020) 7225 3000.
Fax: (020) 7589 4440.
E-mail: info@iran-embassy.org.uk
Website: www.iran-embassy.org.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00; Mon-Thurs 09:00-13:00 and Fri 09:00-12:00 (consulate).

Iranian Consulate
50 Kensington Court
Kensington High Street
London
W8 5DB
UK
Tel: (020) 7937 5225 or (0906) 302 0600 (visa section) or (0906) 802 0222 (recorded visa information; calls cost 50p per minute).
Fax: (020) 7938 1615.
E-mail: consulate@iran-embassy.org.uk
Website: www.iran-embassy.org.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 0900-1300, Fri 0900-1230.

British Embassy
198 Ferdowsi Avenue
Tehran 11344
Iran
Tel: (21) 670 5011/9.
Fax: (21) 670 8021 (commercial section) or 670 0720 (visa section).

CIA World Factbook - Iran

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