Interestingly the Islamic Republic of Iran, formerly known as Persia, is one of the historic Middle Eastern destinations, ideal for various activities such as hiking, skiing or paragliding, as well as learn about the city and its beautiful mosques, mausoleums and palaces, guardians of the past glory of the country. East of Iran are Afghanistan and Pakistan, while Turkmenistan is located in the northeast. The northern shores are washed by the waters of the Caspian Sea, the northwestern border are shared by Azerbaijan and Armenia, and the West with Iraq and Turkey, and the south by the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. (más…)