Positioned 1200 meters above sea level in the north-central part of Iran at the foot of the towering Alborz mountain range is Tehran. Within its 1500 sq. kms, the city packs a variety of attractions catering to the fancy of every kind of traveler.
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Location
Positioned 1200 meters above sea level in the north-central part of Iran at the foot of the towering Alborz mountain range is Tehran. Within its 1500 sq. kms, the city packs a variety of attractions catering to the fancy of every kind of traveler.
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Climate
Blessed with year-round tourism activities, Tehran can be enjoyed almost equally any time during the year. It has a cold, semi-arid steppe climate with the average annual temperature a mild 17°C. Summer lasts from May 27 to September 20, while winter lasts from November 25 to February 28.
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Area
1,648,195 km2
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Population
79 million
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Capital City
Tehran
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Currency
Iranian Riyal (IRR)
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Language
Persian
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Religion
Muslim
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Government
Federation
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Flying Time
Flying time from Muscat: 2 Hours 50 Minutes
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Time Difference
GMT +3.30 Hours
