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Iran Regions Explained: Tehran, Persian Gulf, Caspian Coast, Zagros and More

Iranian cultural landscape
Iranian heritage landscape. Image source: Wikimedia Commons.

Iran has striking regional diversity, with major mountain systems, deserts, forests, highlands, the Caspian coast and Persian Gulf islands.

Tehran and Central Iran

The capital region is a major center of government, business, museums and contemporary culture.

Isfahan and Central Plateau

Isfahan, Yazd and Kashan are known for Persian architecture, gardens, bazaars and historic neighborhoods.

North and Caspian Coast

The Caspian provinces are greener and wetter than much of Iran and have distinctive food and architecture.

Zagros and West

Western Iran includes dramatic mountain landscapes and diverse Kurdish, Luri and other regional cultures.

South and Persian Gulf

Southern Iran includes coastal cities and islands with maritime traditions and warmer climates.

Related: Iraq Travel Guide and Oman Travel Guide.

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