IRAN: Country of the Nobles - So many things are done differently in Iran! For example, the Persian alphabet has 32 letters, compared to 26 in English. A pronunciation guide will help you here. Persian is written left to right, and it's very beautiful. This site also looks at the history, cities, pilgrimage centers, behavior rules, and literature of the culture.
Salam Iran - Visit this official site to learn many details about Iranian life. In the Women's section, view the varieties of traditional women's dress. In the Kids' section, you can hear the national anthem. There is also tourism information, including descriptions of foods and drinks. Did you know that you can drink diluted yogurt? Yogurt is called mast in Iran. According to this site, "It is served as a soft drink in summer....They dilute it with water, add a pinch of salt, spearmint, and call it abdugh . Iranians, particularly in rural areas, keep abdugh on hand and serve it to their family and guests on hot summer days."
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