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Iran — Iran Standard Time (IRST)
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Major Cities in Iran
📝 Iran Facts, Holidays & Culture
🎓 For Students:
- Renowned for its ancient culture and academic excellence.
- Top Universities: University of Tehran, Sharif University of Technology, Amirkabir University.
- Popular Fields: Engineering, Medicine, Persian Literature, Architecture.
- Scholarships: Offered to foreign students via cultural exchange programs.
✈️ For Visitors:
- Visa: eVisa available for many nationalities.
- Popular Destinations: Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz, Yazd, Tabriz, Kashan, Persepolis.
- Best Time to Visit: March–May and September–November.
- Transportation: Extensive bus network, domestic flights, and metro in major cities.
💼 For Professionals & Expats:
- Work Visa: Required and usually employer-sponsored.
- Key Sectors: Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Education, Healthcare, IT.
- Cost of Living: Moderate, especially outside Tehran.
- Business Etiquette: Formal, respectful communication, strong emphasis on hospitality.
🏞️ Tourism & Heritage:
- Famous Attractions: Persepolis, Naqsh-e Jahan Square, Golestan Palace, Nasir al-Mulk Mosque.
- Major Festivals: Nowruz (Persian New Year), Yalda Night, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha.
- UNESCO Sites: Persepolis, Yazd Historic City, Golestan Palace, Bam Citadel.
📌 Quick Tips:
- Currency: Iranian Rial (IRR).
- Timezone: IRST (UTC+03:30) / IRDT (UTC+04:30, DST).
- Emergency Numbers: 110 (Police), 115 (Ambulance), 125 (Fire).
- Electricity: 230V, 50Hz; plug types C & F.