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Iran
A country in the Middle East with great sites and culture to offer. Tehran is the capital, a large metropolitan city that gives a variety of directions to go in. The Tehran Bazaar, a must visit is a city within a city where you will find many mosques, motels, banks, a church, a fire station - each area specializes in specific goods such as copper, gold, carpets, spices and much more. If you are looking for a good walk…from the Jamshidieh Park, you can hike up to Kolak Chal which is about 10,000 feet elevation. It is a moderate hike with breathtaking views. Visit the Carpet Museum with pieces from the 18th century up to the present. For a more relaxing moment head to Kish Island with its white silvery sand beaches, one of the most beautiful places in the Persian Gulf.  Other activities include boating, fishing, jogging, and enjoying concerts and plays frequently held at the Kish Summer Cinema.