Aerial view of Tehran featuring Milad Tower against the Alborz Mountains.

Stunning panoramic view of Tehran's skyline at dusk, showcasing the city's dense urban environment and architectural diversity.

Capture of the iconic Azadi Tower in Tehran with a mountainous backdrop and clear sky.

A sprawling view of Tehran's urban landscape with mountains in the background at sunset.

Bustling Tehran street scene with cars, mosque minarets, and traditional architecture.

Iran

Asia · Southern Asia

Low PeaceVery Affordable Cost of Living

High DevelopmentAuthoritarian

Population91.6M17th

GDP / Capita$5KUpper-mid

PPP / Capita$20KLow

Gender Inequality0.484High

Life Expectancy78 yrsHigh

Ancient Persian culture, ultra cheap for dollar earners — sanctions limit access.

At a Glance

ModerateSafety

Very AffordableCost of Living

LowQuality of Life

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Iran

Iran is a country of profound civilisational depth, with some of the most spectacular Islamic architecture in the world in Isfahan and Shiraz, ancient Zoroastrian fire temples, and a Persian culture of poetry, carpet-weaving, and hospitality that has endured for millennia. The people are extraordinarily welcoming to foreign visitors, frequently going out of their way to show kindness. The gap between the complexity of Iranian society and outside perceptions of the country surprises almost everyone who visits.

Has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than the UK.
Highest nose job rate per capita in the world — cosmetic surgery is a significant industry.
One of the largest educated female populations in the Middle East, despite political restrictions.

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