Beautiful Iran ایرانِ زیباHighlights (South to North /2015) Part 2
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Beautiful Iran ایرانِ زیباHighlights (South to North /2015) Part 2
Route:Shiraz,Isfehan,Hamedan,Sanandaj,Marivan,Zarivar Lake,Tehran
Iran:
Iran officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, is a country in Western Asia. It is bordered to the northwest by Armenia, the de facto independent Nagorno-Karabakh Republic and Azerbaijan; with Kazakhstan and Russia across the Caspian Sea; to the northeast by Turkmenistan; to the east by Afghanistan and Pakistan; to the south by the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman; and to the west by Turkey and Iraq. Comprising a land area of 1,648,195 km2 (636,372 sq mi), it is the second-largest nation in the Middle East and the 18th-largest in the world. With 78.4 million inhabitants, Iran is the world's 17th most populous nation. It is the only country that has both a Caspian Sea and an Indian Ocean coastline. Iran has long been of geostrategic importance because of its central location in Eurasia and Western Asia, and its proximity to the Strait of Hormuz.
Geography:
Iran is the 18th largest country in the world, with an area of 1,648,195 km2 (636,372 sq mi). Its area roughly equals that of the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Germany combined, or somewhat more than the US state of Alaska. Iran lies between latitudes 24° and 40° N, and longitudes 44° and 64° E. Its borders are with Azerbaijan (611 km (380 mi)) (with Azerbaijan-Naxcivan exclave (179 km (111 mi) )) and Armenia (35 km (22 mi)) to the north-west; the Caspian Sea to the north; Turkmenistan (992 km (616 mi)) to the north-east; Pakistan (909 km (565 mi)) and Afghanistan (936 km (582 mi)) to the east; Turkey (499 km (310 mi)) and Iraq (1,458 km (906 mi)) to the west; and finally the waters of the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman to the south.
Mount Damavand, Iran's highest point, is located in Amol County, Mazanderan.
Iran consists of the Iranian Plateau with the exception of the coasts of the Caspian Sea and Khuzestan Province. It is one of the world's most mountainous countries, its landscape dominated by rugged mountain ranges that separate various basins or plateaux from one another. The populous western part is the most mountainous, with ranges such as the Caucasus, Zagros and Alborz Mountains; the last contains Iran's highest point, Mount Damavand at 5,610 m (18,406 ft), which is also the highest mountain on the Eurasian landmass west of the Hindu Kush.
The northern part of Iran is covered by dense rain forests called Shomal or the Jungles of Iran. The eastern part consists mostly of desert basins such as the Dasht-e Kavir, Iran's largest desert, in the north-central portion of the country, and the Dasht-e Lut, in the east, as well as some salt lakes. This is because the mountain ranges are too high for rain clouds to reach these regions.
The only large plains are found along the coast of the Caspian Sea and at the northern end of the Persian Gulf, where Iran borders the mouth of the Arvand river. Smaller, discontinuous plains are found along the remaining coast of the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman.
Iran's climate ranges from arid or semiarid, to subtropical along the Caspian coast and the northern forests. On the northern edge of the country (the Caspian coastal plain) temperatures rarely fall below freezing and the area remains humid for the rest of the year. Summer temperatures rarely exceed 29 °C (84.2 °F).Annual precipitation is 680 mm (26.8 in) in the eastern part of the plain and more than 1,700 mm (66.9 in) in the western part. United Nations Resident Coordinator for Iran Gary Lewis has said that Water scarcity poses the most severe human security challenge in Iran today
To the west, settlements in the Zagros basin experience lower temperatures, severe winters with below zero average daily temperatures and heavy snowfall. The eastern and central basins are arid, with less than 200 mm (7.9 in) of rain, and have occasional deserts. Average summer temperatures exceed 38 °C (100.4 °F). The coastal plains of the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman in southern Iran have mild winters, and very humid and hot summers. The annual precipitation ranges from 135 to 355 mm (5.3 to 14.0 in).
Sanandaj, Kurdistan Province - Iran
Sanandaj, Kurdistan Province - Iran
Sanandaj occupies a fertile valley in the Zagros Mountains. the Jame Mosque (Dar-al ehsan) is a masterpiece. Sanandaj old bazaar is noted as a place to buy Kurdish handicrafts.
Breathtaking Photographs Reveal The Hidden Treasures and Beauty of Iran in All Its Glory
It's hoped the historic nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers will mean fresh dynamics in the Middle East. Iran's mesmerising beaches and architecture could see the country top 2016's 'must-visit' destinations list. Among its many jewels, Iran is home to 19 Unesco-registered sites, including the ancient city of Bisotun. Iran regularly dominates news headlines for a range of reasons, from the recent capture of US Navy boats, to political battles surrounding oil drilling by foreign energy companies. But change is afoot in Iran as far as tourism is concerned, with the country late last year saying it is preparing for a 'tsunami' of foreign visitors. With improved relations, Iran's mesmerising beaches, breathtaking Islamic architecture and incredible food could see the country top the 'must-visit' destinations list for 2016. Among its many jewels, Iran is home to 19 Unesco-registered sites, including the ancient city of Bisotun. The large country is rich in historical and cultural treasures and an investment package of 1,300 projects was announced in October in a bid to attract foreign investment and boost the badly-hit tourism industry. Despite the Foreign Office saying the application process for an Iranian visa can be long and unpredictable, these spectacular photographs demonstrate why the beautiful country is worth the extra effort.
Top 6 Cities With The Most Polluted Air MUST WATCH {GENUINE RANKING}
Top 6 Cities With The Most Polluted Air MUST WATCH {GENUINE RANKING}
6. Kermanshah, Iran
With an air pollution index of 229 ug/m3, this is another Iranian city with a serious pollution problem. Traditionally an agricultural center, the city is fast becoming industrialized with 256 manufacturing units within the city, including Kermanshah Oil Refining Company which was established in 1932 by the British. Industries today include sugar refining, petrochemicals and electrical equipment all of which are starting to overwhelm the city.
5. Quetta, Pakistan
Even more polluted than Peshawar, this city has a measure of 251 ug/m3, making it the most polluted city in a fairly polluted country. Local reports call it a “serious environmental issue for human health” and a panel of experts met in the city after the 2011 index came out, to formulate their “Action Plan for Reducing Air Pollution and Improving Air Quality Management in Quetta City”.
Part of the damage came from 2011 protests by Shiite Muslims, against the Qandhari Imambargah Alamdar Road blasts which killed 81 people. The protests took the form of burning tyres, which is a common form of protest in Pakistan, but is hideously bad for the environment. There have been calls for protesters to use alternative methods of protest, such as lighting candles but as recently as April 2013, the tyre-burning was still occurring. It doesn’t bode well for Quetta’s environmental future.
4. Ludhiana, India
And now to the most polluted city in Pakistan’s rival, India. With an air pollution measure matching Quetta’s, this is another place that faces serious problems in the near future. The Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) again blames the auto-rickshaws for the pollution, as they run on enviro-unfriendly diesel, but the PPCB have yet to implement a viable alternative, such as a clean-running bus service. In the Times of India, the PPCB chairman Kahan Singh Pannu had this to say: “it’s true that pollution levels in Ludhiana are more than other cities and we taking steps to check it” but then went on to blame other people for the lack of action against the rickshaws.
Air is not the only problem in Ludhiana – the river is also extremely polluted, thanks to run-off from the dyeing industries (pictured above). If Ludhiana is ever going to lose its place as India’s most polluted city, it needs to make some radical changes and fast.
3. Sanandaj, Iran
Another Iranian city that is suffering from both dust storms and heavy industrialization, the air pollution here is 254ug/m3. However, the Iranians are keen to shift the blame – one report from the Fars News Agency puts the blame onto the American forces in neighboring Iraq, who have destroyed the agriculture there and so have caused the dust storms. The head of Iran’s Meteorological Organization, Bahram Sanai, also said that the Allied occupation of Iraq was responsible for the lack of sustainable growth in the country. Whether these theories are true is unclear, but with so many cities in the top 10, it seems that Iran needs to sort out its own problems rather than trying to deflect blame onto the Americans.
2. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Mongolia is the most sparsely populated independent country in the world, so it’s quite surprising that its capital is crowded and very polluted. The Lonely Planet travel guide describes it as “a cauldron of concrete and dirt” and at 279ug/m3 they’re not wrong. The pollution comes from a number of sources – dust from the unpaved roads, emissions from wood-burning stoves and the heavy traffic.
Luckily, the World Bank is helping out with its Ulaanbaatar Clean Air Project, costing a hefty $21.89million. The problems are evident, with birth defects on the increase due to the pollution and the challenges are myriad – Ulaanbaatar’s position in a valley means the air is trapped and can’t circulate properly. Hopefully the World Bank’s project will succeed, as the health consequences of such bad air pollution are frightening.
1. Ahvaz, Iran
If you’ve been paying attention so far, you won’t be surprised to hear that an Iranian city tops the list of most polluted cities. With a whopping 372ug/m3, it is by far the worst air of any city in the world. Again, it’s an unhealthy combination of duststorms and factory emissions. As one report says, “Unusual development and growth of the city, undesired placement of heavy industries, such as iron and steel plants, airport, and exploration of oil wells in a nearby city, in addition to heavy traffic … have made the city like an island of heat and pollution” (Chamran University, 2002).
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Iran Part 106
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Route:Tabriz,Teheran,Kerman,Kalout Desert Rayen,Mahan,Bam,Yazd,ChakChak,Shiraz,Persepolis,,Isfehan,Hamedan,Sanandaj,Marivan,Teheran,
Iran:
Iran ,also known as Persia officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, is a country in Western Asia. It is bordered to the northwest by Armenia and Azerbaijan; with Kazakhstan and Russia across the Caspian Sea; to the northeast by Turkmenistan; to the east by Afghanistan and Pakistan; to the south by the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman; and to the west by Turkey and Iraq. Comprising a land area of 1,648,195 km2 (636,372 sq mi), it is the second-largest nation in the Middle East and the 18th-largest in the world. With 78.4 million inhabitants, Iran is the world's 17th most populous nation. It is the only country that has both a Caspian Sea and an Indian Ocean coastline. Iran has long been of geostrategic importance because of its central location in Eurasia and Western Asia, and its proximity to the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran is the 18th largest country in the world, with an area of 1,648,195 km2 (636,372 sq mi).[35] Its area roughly equals that of the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Germany combined, or somewhat more than the US state of Alaska. Iran lies between latitudes 24° and 40° N, and longitudes 44° and 64° E. Its borders are with Azerbaijan (611 km (380 mi)) (with Azerbaijan-Naxcivan exclave (179 km (111 mi) )and Armenia (35 km (22 mi)) to the north-west; the Caspian Sea to the north; Turkmenistan (992 km (616 mi)) to the north-east; Pakistan (909 km (565 mi)) and Afghanistan (936 km (582 mi)) to the east; Turkey (499 km (310 mi)) and Iraq (1,458 km (906 mi)) to the west; and finally the waters of the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman to the south.
Mount Damavand, Iran's highest point, is located in Amol County, Mazanderan.
Iran consists of the Iranian Plateau with the exception of the coasts of the Caspian Sea and Khuzestan Province. It is one of the world's most mountainous countries, its landscape dominated by rugged mountain ranges that separate various basins or plateaux from one another. The populous western part is the most mountainous, with ranges such as the Caucasus, Zagros and Alborz Mountains; the last contains Iran's highest point, Mount Damavand at 5,610 m (18,406 ft), which is also the highest mountain on the Eurasian landmass west of the Hindu Kush.
The northern part of Iran is covered by dense rain forests called Shomal or the Jungles of Iran. The eastern part consists mostly of desert basins such as the Dasht-e Kavir, Iran's largest desert, in the north-central portion of the country, and the Dasht-e Lut, in the east, as well as some salt lakes. This is because the mountain ranges are too high for rain clouds to reach these regions.
The only large plains are found along the coast of the Caspian Sea and at the northern end of the Persian Gulf, where Iran borders the mouth of the Arvand river. Smaller, discontinuous plains are found along the remaining coast of the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman.
Although tourism declined significantly during the war with Iraq, it has subsequently recovered. About 1,659,000 foreign tourists visited Iran in 2004 and 2.3 million in 2009 mostly from Asian countries, including the republics of Central Asia, while about 10% came from the European Union and North America.
The most popular tourist destinations are Isfahan, Mashhad and Shiraz. In the early 2000s the industry faced serious limitations in infrastructure, communications, industry standards and personnel training. The majority of the 300,000 tourist visas granted in 2003 were obtained by Asian Muslims, who presumably intended to visit important pilgrimage sites in Mashhad and Qom. Several organized tours from Germany, France and other European countries come to Iran annually to visit archaeological sites and monuments. In 2003 Iran ranked 68th in tourism revenues worldwide. According to UNESCO and the deputy head of research for Iran Travel and Tourism Organization (ITTO), Iran is rated among the 10 most touristic countries in the world. Domestic tourism in Iran is one of the largest in the world.Weak advertising, unstable regional conditions, a poor public image in some parts of the world, and absence of efficient planning schemes in the tourism sector have all hindered the growth of tourism.Wikipedia
Iran's Top 10 Experiences according to Lonely Planet
Iran's Top 10 Experiences according to Lonely Planet
10. Desert Homestays
The welcome is rarely warmer than in the vast, empty silence of Iran's great deserts. Garmeh is the oasis village of your dreams, with a crumbling castle, swaying date palms and the sound of spring water. It's the sort of place you come for one night and stay four.
9. Skiing the Alborz Mountains
Alborz is a mountain range in northern Iran stretching from the borders of Azerbaijan and Armenia in the northwest to the southern end of the Caspian Sea, and ending in the east at the borders of Turkmenistan and Afghanistan. Due to its great snowy winters there are several ski resorts, some consider that a few of these are among the best in the world.
8. Choqa Zanbil
Chogha Zanbil is an ancient Elamite complex in the Khuzestan province of Iran. Chogha in Bakhtiari means hill. It is one of the few existent ziggurats outside of Mesopotamia. It lies approximately 42 km (26 mi) south-southwest of Dezfoul, 30 km (19 mi) west of Susa and 80 km (50 mi) north of Ahvaz.
7. The Islamic Republic
Iran is an Islamic Republic and while most travellers find Islam is not nearly as all-pervasive as they had expected, the Shiite faith remains an important part of Iranian life. It is at its most obvious in the passionate devotion seen at monuments such as the huge Haram-e Razavi in Mashhad.
6. Nomads of the Zagros
The Zagros Mountains form the largest mountain range in Iran and Iraq. This mountain range has a total length of 1,500 km. The Zagros mountain range begins in northwestern Iran and roughly corresponds to Iran's western border, and it spans the whole length of the western and southwestern Iranian plateau, ending at the Strait of Hormuz.
5. Ancient Persepolis
The centre of the great Persian Empire, ceremonial capital of the Achaemenians and the showpiece of Achaemenian art, Persepolis is a historic site in Fars Province, 60 km to the northeast of Shiraz. This magnificent court was the summer residence of the Achaemenian emperors and their official reception quarters.
4. More than Kabab
Chelo kabab is the national dish of Iran. The meal is simple, consisting of steamed, saffroned basmati or Persian rice and kabab, of which there are several distinct Persian varieties. This dish is served throughout Iran today, but was traditionally associated with the northern part of the country.
3. Yazd
Yazd is the capital of Yazd Province, and a centre of Zoroastrian culture. Because of generations of adaptations to its desert surroundings, Yazd is an architecturally unique city. It is also known in Iran for the high quality of its handicrafts, especially silk weaving, and its confectionary.
2. Esfahan, Half of the World
Located south of Tehran, it is considered by the locals to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. An ancient town and capital of Persia from 1598 to 1722, it was long noted for its fine carpets and silver filigree. Today textile and steel mills take over their place. Its architecture, tree-lined boulevards and relaxed pace make it one of the highlights of Iran's cities.
1. Meet the People
From watching the TV you could be forgiven for thinking Iranians are scary, America-hating fundamentalists bent on destroying the world. Nothing could be further from the truth. Indeed, it's the people that leave the most lasting impressions from any journey to Iran. You will regularly be asked 'What do you think of Iran?', and be bought tea and food with intonations that 'You are our guest'. The people are, quite simply, the best experience in Iran.
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Iran Shiyan village, Sanandaj county, Strawberry festival جشنواره توت فرنگي روستاي شيان سنندج
July 2, 2019 (Persian calendar 1398/4/11)
Kurdistan province (استان كردستان)
Sanandaj county (شهرستان سنندج)
Central district (بخش مركزي)
East Zhava-Rud rural district (دهستان ژاوه رود شرقي)
Shian village (روستاي شيان)
Shian village (روستاي شيان) Geo coordinate
35°10′16″N, 46°45′57″E
Iran Shiyan village, Sanandaj county, People & Strawberry festival
جشنواره توت فرنگي روستاي شيان شهرستان سنندج ايران
Visita a Sanandaj, capital del Kurdistán en Irán y en 3D
Llegamos a Sanandaj, la capital del Kurdistán de Irán. Allí nos espera un bonito reencuentro con quienes serán nuestros anfitriones locales en la cercana ciudad de Mariván y nos guiaran durante casi una semana por toda esta poco turística región de Irán.
Compartir, conocer y aprender la historia, tradiciones, lugares y costumbres del pueblo Kurdo será una de las cosas más bellas que nos llevaremos de nuestro Irantrip.
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The Most Polluted Cities to Know About
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We follow our lives worrying about bills, money... but sometimes we forget about other stuff. In some cities, just breathing the air can be hazardous to your health. Here is a list of the most air polluted cities to know about.
10. Kanpur, India
Score: 209 Standard level: 60
Kanpur is known as “Leather City” because it houses over 350 of the largest tanneries in the world. These tanneries are known for pumping out harmful fumes and releasing untreated waste into the Ganges River. Kanpur is ranked as the second worst in the country for air quality.
9. Yasuj, Iran
Score: 215 Standard level: 60
Yasuj is home to a coal-burning power plant and a sugar processing plant which both release a significant amount of emissions into the air resulting in extensive air pollution. And now, a new refinery has been constructed to produce petrol, gasoil, kerosene, furnace oil, liquefied gas, asphalt and sulfur.
8. Gaborone, Botswana
Score: 216 Standard level: 60
Gaborone has been labelled the most polluted city on the African continent due in part to the paint factory, brewery and chemical plant that operate within the city limits. Wastewater, including employees’ sanitary waste, process wastes, and water from heating and air units are released into the environment through the public sewer lines, only worsening the quality of air.
7. Peshawar, Pakistan
Score: 219 Standard level: 60
The main sources of Peshawar’s extremely poor air quality levels are industrial emissions, fumes from the brick kiln factories, extensive burning of solid waste, and vehicular emissions. Nearly 40% of the solid waste produced in the city remains on the streets, releasing pollutants into the air that are extremely unhealthy to breathe.
6. Kermanshah, Iran
Score: 229 Standard level: 60
The air pollution is so bad that locals are advised to remain indoors as often as they can. Dust storms, along with the emissions released from 256 manufacturing units in the city, including sugar refineries, petrochemicals and electrical equipment factories are the major contributors to the high levels of air pollution in the city.
5. Quetta, Pakistan
Score: 251 Standard level: 60
Quetta is the most air polluted city in Pakistan because of the unregulated emissions from factories, overcrowding and overpopulation, the poor quality of fuel utilized in vehicles, and the burning of waste materials which release hazardous gases into the air. Air pollution levels have risen so high that at times they are considered fatal.
4. Ludhiana, India
Score: 251 Standard level: 60
Although the air pollution levels are some of the highest in the world in this Indian city, nothing is being done to improve the situation. Nearly 70% of the city’s air pollution is caused by automobiles operating in bad condition and running on low quality fuel.
3. Sanandaj, Iran
Score: 254 Standard level: 60
The city houses industrial factories for metalwork, cotton, woodwork and carpet production. The emissions released from these low quality power plants, sub-standard transportation fuels, along with the dust blown into the valley from Iraq, all contribute to the very poor air quality that Sanandaj experiences.
2. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Score: 279 Standard level: 60
This hazardous air pollution is caused by open soil surfaces, unpaved roads, dust from the desert, lack of vegetation and ash and emissions from power plants, vehicles, and boilers. The air quality is so poor that the World Bank has stepped in and implemented the Ulaanbaatar Clean Air Project to help replace stoves and boilers with more environmentally efficient models.
1. Ahwaz, Iran
Score: 372 Standard level: 60
Ahwaz has the dishonor of being the most air polluted city in the world. Respiratory illnesses, especially lung cancer, are at an all-time high because of the emission from plants to manufacture paper, sugar, oil, petrochemicals, oil and metals. Many birds are facing extinction as ecosystems have been interrupted, rivers have been diverted and marshes have been drained.
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I traveled to Iran solo, without a guidebook or concrete plans. I met a lot of incredibly nice and welcoming people on the way, saw stunning architecture, attended local birthday parties, hiked around nature, visited many mosques, and even bought a carpet!
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