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Iran is not blessed with one of the world's loveliest capitals. Pollution, traffic snarls, chronic overcrowding and a lack of responsible planning have all helped to make Tehran a metropolis that even the most effusive travel agent would have difficulty praising.
Travel Warning: Air Pollution
Air pollution levels in Tehran can reach dangerous levels and travellers should monitor local news outlets for accurate readings before considering a visit to the capital. Pollution is usually at its worst during summer.
severity: High-level alert
Fast Facts
Population
14,000,000
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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