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The cultural history of Iran is vast and varied and has influenced art and culture around the world. Many tourists come to explore the long history of art and architecture that have thrived in since ancient times.
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Contrary to what one might think, Iranian food is not spicy. Traditional Persian cuisine consists of rice and meat, generally chicken or fish, with vegetables, nuts and herbs. Fruits such as plums, pomegranates, quince, prunes, apricots and raisins are also common and can be flavored with herbs as well.
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There are swimming pools that are separated by sex, so that girls swim with girls and boys swim with boys.
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Be aware of prostitutes, as they are abundant in the big cities.
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70% of present-day Iranians are Iranic people, the majority of whom speak the official Persian language. Arabic is spoken in
Southwestern Iran and Turkic dialects are spoken in different areas.
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Iran is a diverse country about which many people know very little. Don’t settle for stereotypes and get to know local Iranian culture.
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