Iran is located in the Middle East, bounded by Turkmenistan and the Caspian Sea, Afghanistan, Pakistan, the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman, Iraq and Turkey. The centre and east of the country is largely barren desert with mountainous regions in the west. Tehran, the capital, is essentially a modern city, but the best of the old has been preserved. Visitors will find it hard to reconcile their own experiences with the pronouncements that Iran is part of an 'axis of evil'. For culture seekers, Iran has magnificent ruins of ancient cities, glorious mosques and mausoleums, and museums so interesting they're bound to leave your feet sore. Tehran, the capital, would best be steered clear of if it weren't for the excellent National Museum and a handful of other fascinating museums. The site of Persepolis, a palace complex built 500 years before Christ, is now a collection of ruins; while unable to regain the lustre it had in its early days, today's Persepolis is impressive nonetheless.

Iran is a country with great ancient sights, rich culture, splendid cuisine and a very hospitable people. Despite the political winds this is a great country to visit.

However, before getting ready to the travel you should know some specific requirements that the Government impose on their guests, as well as on its own citizens. Iran has a rich culture and, it remains widely misrepresented and little understood by the general public. Iranians are the most friendly people I have encountered. Forget about what you saw on the news, come and use your own eyes.

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1. Airport Tax Any passengers departing Myanmar on international flights will need to pay a departure tax of US$ 10.00 per person. 2. Duty Free Allowance Two bottles of liquor; two cartons of cigarettes; 100 cigars; 1.5 lbs. of tobacco; and one pint bottle of perfume or eau de cologne. 3. Currency The monetary unit

Getting Around Hong Kong

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Top Rated Tourist Attractions In Hong Kong

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Shopping Attraction In Hong Kong

Hong Kong, as a free port, showcases commodities from all over the world without tariff and usually accompanied by seasonal sales. This long known Shopping Paradise sates every taste and budget. I. Hot Areas Shopping areas are roughly divided into Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. The highlights are Central, North Point, Admiralty

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Myanmar Tourist Guides — Attractions

City - Mandalay: Second capital after Rangoon, has world’s largest stone book situated in the compound of the 'Kuthodaw Pagoda' where Buddhist scriptures are inscribed on 729 stone slabs. The delicate tapestry works, stone sculpture, the time-honored art of gold leaf home industry is definitely worth a visit. Bagan is known as

Entrance Fees In Tourists Places in US$

I. Entrance Fees In Tourists Places (Rangoon) in US$ 1. Shwedagon Pagoda $5 2. National Museum $5 3. People's Park $3 4. Gem Museum $5 5. Ngar Htut Kyi Pagoda $2 6.

Visa Information For Tourists

Most visitors to Hong Kong still don't need a visa. The exception is for blacklisted countries, many of which (ironically) have or had communist regimes: Hong Kong has always made it difficult for nationals from such countries to enter its borders, and despite the return of Hong Kong to the

General Information About Hong Kong

Hong Kong has very close counter with its parent Nation that is China, its is precariously perched on the side of China, Hong Kong is a curious anomaly. With unofficial blessing of the largest Communist country in the world Hong Kong is energetic paragon of the virtues of capitalism. Hong

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