Waterproof & tear-resistant, indexed road map of Iran with topographic & tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. Topography is shown by altitude colouring with spot heights, mountain passes, & names of mountain ranges. Seasonal rivers & lakes, swamps, salt pans & oases are also marked. Internal administrative boundaries are shown with names of the provinces. Names of main cities are also given in the Arabic script, all other place names are shown only transliterated. Road network

Includes:: local roads, indicating driving distances on main routes & most secondary roads, locations of petrol stations & border crossings. Railways, local airfields & ports are marked. National parks & protected areas are highlighted. Symbols show locations of various places of interest, including UNESCO world heritage sites, archaeological remains, wells & water tanks, campsites & selected hotels, etc. Oil wells & oil & gas pipelines are marked. The map has a grid with latitude & longitude at intervals of 1

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A good map of the country highlighting the physical features of the l&. Six different types of roads are marked, showing distances between major centres & junctions in kilometres. Petrol stations, hotels & inns, monuments & major attractions are all shown on the map. Elevation is rendered through colour shading. Additional information

Includes:: inset enlargements of the region around Rasht on the Caspian Sea, the Teheran region, the Sari region, the Tabriz region, the Mashhad region, the Esfahan region & a list of administrative divisions. This maps is identical in size & layout to the map shown below, only it highlights physical feautes of the country rather than the administrative organisation.

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A good map of the country highlighting the physical features of the l&. Six different types of roads are marked, showing distances between major centres & junctions in kilometres. Petrol stations, hotels & inns, monuments & major attractions are all shown on the map. Elevation is rendered through colour shading. Additional information

Includes:: inset enlargements of the region around Rasht on the Caspian Sea, the Teheran region, the Sari region, the Tabriz region, the Mashhad region, the Esfahan region & a list of administrative divisions. This maps is identical in size & layout to the map shown below, only it highlights physical feautes of the country rather than the administrative organisation.

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Iran on an indexed map at 1:2, 500, 000 from Cartographia, showing both physical geography & division into provinces, road & rail connections, as well as locations of oil wells & pipelines. All place names are shown in Latin alphabet only. Topography is shown by altitude colouring & relief shading, with names of mountain ranges, etc. Road network is graded into six types, although the presentation of unsurfaced roads does not correspond to the map legend & can be confused with the railway lines. Driving distances are shown on main routes & border crossings are marked. The map

Includes:: internal administrative borders & names of the provinces; also marked are oil wells & pipelines, including in the Gulf & in the neighbouring countries, Symbols indicate various places of interest, airports, national parks, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at s

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Iran in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Double-sided map from the Vancouver-based ITMB showing on one side an indexed road map of Iran at 1:2, 350, 000 with altitude colouring to show the country’s topography, plus on the reverse a street plan of central Tehran, also indexed. All place names on both the road map & the street plan are in the Latin alphabet only. On one side is an indexed map presenting Iran at 1:2, 350, 000, with bold altitude colouring to show its topography. Road network indicates driving distances on main routes & highlights sections which used to be parts of the Silk Road. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. Symbols indicate various places of interest, some annotated with brief notes. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 2º intervals. On the reverse is a very clear street plan of Tehran, indicating main traffic arteries across the city, metro stations & showing of various facilities & places of interest including petrol stations, embassies or consulates, selected hotels, etc. Accompanying index lists main streets, squares & neighbourhoods. Also provided is a diagram of the metro network, plus a small road map of the city’s environs, including access to the Alborz Mountains. ...

Iran in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ‘time-out’, travelling & communicating. There is also a separate chapter for business travelers, with important information on subjects such as business culture, meetings & making appointments. A Further Reading section also offers a list of recommended other history, travel literature & language titles available on the country. ...

Iran in the Odyssey Guides series; aimed at travellers particularly interested in the culture & history of their destination; the guides focus on the atmosphere, customs, & distinctive character of a country, region or city. As the only English language publisher based in China, Odyssey Guides specialize in Asian destinations, relying on the expertise of local writers. This gives readers more of an insider ...

Iran, or Persia as it was formerly known, hasbeen of interest to outsiders for millennia. Fromthe Greco-Persian wars of antiquity, throughthe rise & flourishing of Islam, to the age of European imperialist expansion in the East, Iranhas been a central player in global history. Drawnby its strategic location along the Silk Road, ancient & distinctive culture & abundantnatural resources, foreign diplomats, traders andtravelers have been coming to Iran for centuries. The Islamic Revolution of 1979 & subsequentevents put a strain on Iran s relationship with theoutside world, particularlythe West, leading tosanctions & a decline intourism & trade. Yet early in 2016 the Lausanne Accordover Iran s nuclear program, & then nationalelections resulting in greater reformist representation in Iran s Parliament have greatly increased the country s attractivenessto outsiders, with travelers & business people once moresetting their sights on Iran. The Guide offers visitors to Iran scholarly & readable introductions to: Zoroaster, Cyrus, Darius & Alexander Shi a Islam, religious art & architecture The complexities of Iran s fraughtrelationship with Israel Persepolis, Pasargdae, Esfahan & Shiraz Ferdowsi, Attar & Hafez Iranian film, food & music UNESCO World Heritage sites 464 pages, 133 color photos 17 easy-to-use maps” ...

Administrative map of Iran at 1:2, 250, 000 from the Tehran-based publishers Gitashenasi Institute, with all place names in the Latin alphabet, English language map legend, plus an extensive table listing in each province its townships with population details, etc. Each of Iran ...