ADMINISTRATIVE / COMMERCIAL CAPITAL: Tehran

GEOGRAPHY

Iran is a Middle Eastern country situated on the south of the Caspian Sea and north of the Persian Gulf.It shares borders with Iraq, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.

DEMOGRAPHY

A population of close to 75.3 Million. Muslims account for about 98% of the population.

CLIMATE

The climate in Iran varies depending on the regions. In the northwest, summers are dry and hot and winters are cold with heavy snowfall. In the south, winters are mild and the summers are very hot.

LANGUAGES SPOKEN

Persian is the official language. Luri, Gilaki and Mazandarani are widely used as well.

LOCAL TIME

GMT+3 1/2 hrs
Summer: +4 1/2 hrs

BUSINESS HOURS

General: 8 AM to 4 PM
(Saturday to Wednesday are the working days of the week. Thursday & Friday are considered as weekends)

HOLIDAYS

Iranian Revolution Day: February 11th
Navruz (Persian New Yeear): March 21st
Nationalisation of Oil Industry Day: March 20th

Muslim Festivals (Based on the lunar calandar):
Id-ul-Fitr
Id-ul-Adha
Ashura

CURRENCY

Iranian Riyal

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Police/ Emergencies: 110
Medical: 115
Fire: 125