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Bookmark & shareIn the heartland of Persian culture, Shiraz is a city of sophistication.
The attractions of Shiraz range from exquisite mosques, to mausoleums of great historical significance, to tranquil gardens. No visit will be complete without joining the thousands of locals in the Friday night ritual of strolling and picnicking along the western reaches of Dr Chamran Blvd.
Travel Warning: Border Tension
Potentially perilous areas in Iran include the western border with Iraq and the eastern border regions with Afghanistan and Pakistan (Shiraz is located in the southwest, an area considered to be relatively safe). Overland travel to Iraq is not recommended unless you have a death wish.
Check out Safe Travel for updated government warnings or the Thorn Tree travel forum for some good advice from travellers.
severity: Mid-level alert
Fast Facts
Population
1,206,800
Currency
Name: Iranian Rial
Code: IRR
Symbol: IR
Electrical Plugs
230V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Persian
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +3.5
Country Dialing Code
+98
Weights & Measures
Metric
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