GENERAL INFORMATIONS ABOUT IRAN

Here are some informations about IRAN that you should know before travel .

Iran is an Islamic republic on the Persian Gulf with historical sites dating to the Persian Empire. Extensive marble ruins mark Persepolis, the empire’s capital founded by Darius I in the 6th century B.C. The modern capital, Tehran, is home to opulent Golestan Palace, seat of the Qajar Dynasty (1794–1925), plus modern landmarks such as the 435m-high Milad Tower.
Capital: Tehran
Supreme leader: Ali Khamenei
Currency: Iranian rial
President: Hassan Rouhani
Population: 77.45 million (2013) World Bank
Official language: Persia