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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. Asia Travel InformationWhen To Visit Hong KongSubtropical Hong Kong has four distinguishable seasons. Good weather makes it an ideal destination for travelers all year round. The peak travel season is in autumn, from September to around Christmas time. The spring, from March to mid-May, tends to be warm and humid, accompanied by fogs and drizzles. The average Fast Facts About Hong Kong1. Telephone System Public telephones in Hong Kong belong to the following 6 types: Yellow telephone only for local calls: accepting 1- or 2- HKD coins Yellow telephone for international calls: accepting 1-, 2- or 5- HKD coins Silver telephone: accepting 1-, 2- or 5- HKD coins Telephone accepting magnetic cards and coins for international Orientation Of Hong KongHong Kong is conveniently divided into four parts. First there is Hong Kong Island, the original part of the colony on which stands Hong Kong Central, the city of Hong Kong. A short ferry ride across the harbour from the island is the Kowloon peninsula which is also totally city. General Information For Tourists1. 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 Visa Information For TouristsMost 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 BurmaTruly, Myanmar is one of the most magical and beautiful places in the world. It has more historic religious temples than anywhere on earth, and the oldest archaeological site in South East Asia. To this day Myanmar remains one of the most mysterious and undiscovered destinations in the world. A General Information For Tourists - II20. Religion The majority of the people of Myanmar are Buddhist although Christianity, Islam and Hinduism are also practiced. 21. Telecommunications Telephones & fax facilities are available in most hotels in Yangon and Mandalay but charges are quite expensive. E mail facilities are now available at many hotels and local businesses in Yangon Myanmar Tourist Guides — AttractionsI. City - Rangoon: Rangoon, the capital of Myanmar is the host for some of the world’s mind-blowing wonders, like the: 1. Shwedagon Pagoda: Rudyard Kipling termed it as the .Golden Wonder.. It looks beautiful during sunset as the last rays fall on the soft golden dome, making it glitter. The great Nightlife of Hong KongHong Kong provides a vibrant nightlife. Do not fight the temptation to join the party. Things to do: take a luxury night cruise over Victoria Harbor; visit pubs, bars, night clubs; or stroll in the bubbling streets with the locals. Don't just sit back and watch. I. Night Tour Do you fancy General Information For Tourists - I11. Climate & Weather Myanmar has three seasons. 1. Cool Season - October through February with average temperatures 20-24 C, 2. Hot Season - March through May with average temperatures 30-35 C, 3. Wet Season - June through September with average temperatures 25-30 C. The ideal time to visit Myanmar is Asia NewsPerforming monkeys may post serious health hazardPerforming monkeys may post serious health hazard NEW YORK (Reuters): Long-tailed macaques used as performance monkeys in Indonesia are sometimes infected with viruses that could cross the species barrier and infect humans, investigators report. Performance monkeys may represent a threat to humans because of the way they are bought and sold and International Conference on Central Asia in KashmirInternational Conference on Central Asia in Kashmir Kashmir Universitys Center of Central Asian Studies (CCAS) is organizing a four-day international conference on Central Asia in Retrospect and Prospect from August 28-31. This is first major conference on Central Asia in Kashmir in which participants from across the globe are taking part. Googly point: Asia Cup put off for nowGoogly point: Asia Cup put off for now MUMBAI: The Asia Cup limited overs tournament, slated to be held in Pakistan from February 14 to 28 next year, has been put off indefinitely, the Indian Cricket Board announced on Sunday. Making the announcement, BCCI president Sharad Pawar told reporters that it Asia-Pacific turns money-spinner for technology productionAsia-Pacific turns money-spinner for technology production The Asia-Pacific market, particularly urban Greater China, India, Japan and Korea, are high growth markets for technology products and services providers. This, in turn, represents markets for the providers of the products and services consumed. In an effort to getting its finger on this lucrative Asia: Japanese brokers post gainsAsia: Japanese brokers post gains "Investor expectations about profit gains at brokerages grew stronger," said Atsushi Osa at Sumitomo Mitsui Asset Management. The Morgan Stanley Capital International Asia-Pacific index rose 1.00 point to close at 126.20. Financial companies like Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, the parent of the brokerage house, and Satyam outlines expansion in Asia-Pacific regionSatyam outlines expansion in Asia-Pacific region Satyam Computer Services has announced a series of expansion plans in the Asia-Pacific region. China, Malaysia, Thailand and Australia are the geographies which the company is eyeing in an effort to boost revenues from the region. Currently 16 per cent of its global $1.1 Divisions undermine east Asia summitDivisions undermine east Asia summit The persistent deep divisions between Japan and China and also South Korea - rifts involving Asia’s largest economies - are undermining broader regional co-operation ahead of a pioneering summit of Asia-Pacific leaders this month. Cui Tiankai, the head of the Chinese foreign ministry’s Asian affairs department, said Japan FM Vows to Fight East Asia NationalismJapan FM Vows to Fight East Asia Nationalism Wrapping up his visit to the United States, Japans Foreign Minister Taro Aso has commented on Tokyos fraying relations with Seoul and Beijing, saying he believes the three countries will withstand the current conflict through growing cultural and economic exchanges in the Asia Energy-linked protests continue in BangladeshAsia Energy-linked protests continue in Bangladesh Protesters in northern Bangladesh have set up road blocks and staged rallies for a fourth day following the fatal shooting of at least five people demonstrating against an open-pit mine in the region being developed by UK coal firm Asia Energy plc, police said. The protestors Asia-Pacific predators to lead the packAsia-Pacific predators to lead the pack ASIA-Pacific companies are well placed to make strategic deals over the next 12 months, according to a survey by financial services group KPMG. It said Asia-Pacific companies in healthcare, utilities, telecommunications and basic materials were likely to be aggressors in the global mergers and acquisitions market |
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