IRAN

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Iran, or Persia as it was formerly known, has been of interest to outsiders for millennia. From the Greco-Persian wars of antiquity, through the rise and flourishing of Islam, to the age of European imperialist expansion in the East, Iran has been a central player in global history. Drawn by its strategic location along the Silk Road, ancient and distinctive culture and abundant natural resources, foreign diplomats, traders and travellers have been coming to Iran for centuries. By early 2016, following reformist representation in Iran's Parliament, the country's appeal to outsiders greatly increased, with travellers and business people once more setting their sights on Iran.

Odyssey's 5th edition of the guide is packed with information and guidance for the visitor. It contains a wealth of information on Iran's history, culture, places of interest, food and music and UNESCO World Heritage sites. The companion and guide also covers Iranian film, Shi'a Islam, religious art and architecture, and its fraught relationship with Israel.