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IRAN ALMANAC

& THE BOOK OF FACTS

A UNIQUE REFERENCE BOOK ON IRAN

 

  IRAN ALMANAC is simply, the most comprehensive book on current Iranian affairs. It contains information on every aspect of Iran today and relevant facts and figures on Iran of yesterday. A concise history of Iran from pre-historic times up to the present day prepares the reader of the detailed facts and figures related to modern Iran.

 

IRAN ALMANAC has a large section devoted to the economic scene, trade and industrial development in Iran during the current year, a large history section, details of the vast development projects taking place in Iran and information about the people of Iran, their art and culture, their social life. Iranians foreign policy is explained, together with details of pacts and treaties, agreements and protocols signed during the past year with countries all over the world. Important laws and regulations are given. The wide and varied information contained in IRAN ALMANAC has been drawn from many sources, both government and private.

 

IRAN ALMANAC is the only such book available in English, which contains such a wealth of information on Iran and is totaly independent.

Book Price: USD 130.00 + USD: 20.00 for shipment charges outside Iran

Pages: 588

Print: Black & White, Full color cover

ISBN: 978-964-2865-16-1

Editor and Researcher: Farjam Behnam

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IRAN ALMANAC :: CONTENTS

 

·          BASIC DATA
Basic Data		1
The Flag		3
National Anthem		4
Constitution		5
GDP		6
Economic Indicators		7
Agriculture		7
Communications		7
People		9
Monetary Unit		9
Border countries		10
Environment current issues		10
Time		11
International Disputes		11
Business Directory		11
International Telephone Code		11
Area Codes		12
Chambers of Commerce		14
Customs		15
Banks		16
Emergency Numbers		19
Free Trade Zones		20
Tehran Hotels		21
Governmental Org.		24
Airlines		29
International Transportation		31
Tehran Hospitals		33
Tehran Museums		34
Tehran Restaurants		36
Travel Agencies		37
Iran on the Web		39
Iranian Calendar		46
Land		47
Administrative divisions		47
Protecting Investors		49
Dealing with Licenses in Iran		52
Hiring and firing costs		56
HISTORY
Pre-Achaemenid Iran ...	57
The Achaemenid Empire 550 – 330 B.C.	58
Alexander the Seleucids & the Parthians	59
The Sassanids, A.D. 224 – 642	60
Islamic Conquest	61
Invasion of the Mongols & Tamerlane	64
The Safavids, 1501 – 1925	65
The Qajars	67
The Constitutional Revolution	69
Iran & World War one	70
The Era of Reza Shah, 1921 – 1941	71
World War two & the Azarbaijan Crisis	73
Mossadeq & Oil Nationalization	74
Post Mosadeq Era and the Shah's White Revolution	76
State & Society, 1964 – 74	78
Renewed Opposition	83
The coming of the Revolution	84
The Government of Bakhtiar	88
History of the Revolution	90
The new Constitution	94
Bani Sadr's Presidency	96
Terror & Repression	101
Consolidation of the Revolution	104
1990 – 1996	107
1997 – 1999	107
The Year 2000	109
2001 to Current	110
Parliamentary Elections 2004	111
Presidential Elections 2005	112
GEOGRAPHY
Geography in Brief	121
Political Geography	122
Iran Provinces	123
Cities	124
Topography	139
Climate	140
History of Persian Gulf	143
Greater & Lesser Tonbs	144
Geology	145
CULTURAL LIFE
Cyrus Cylinder	151
Iranian Festivals	152
Festival of Fire or "Chahar Shanbeh Soori	152
Festival of Mehregan	154
Festival of Sadeh	156
Festival of Tirgân	158
Festival of Yalda	158
"No-Rooz" and "Haft-Seen"	159
Literature	162
Avestan Alphabet	163
Persian Alphabet	164
Contemporary Persian Poets	168
The Family	169
Persian Music	172
Musical Instruments	173
Folk and Popular Music	174
Carpet Weaving	174
Indo-Iranian Speaking Groups	183
The Kurds	185
Turkish Speaking Groups	186
Semitic Language Groups	189
Armenians	191
NATIONAL AFFAIRS
The Leader	192
Judiciary	194
Biography of Ayatollah Hashemi Shahrodi	200
Executive	203
Institutions administrated by President	204
Ministries & their affiliates	204
The Cabinet	209
Iranian Officials	210
Legislatives	212
Members of the Majlis	213
Biography of the Speaker	215
Majlis Committees	217
Assembly of Experts	219
Council of Guardians	220
Expediency Council	223
National Security & Intelligence	224
Supreme National Security Council	224
Regular Army	226
Islamic Revolution Guard Corps.	226
Ministry of Intelligence & Security	226
Parties in Iran	229
DEFENSE & SCIENCE
Military Branches	239
Supreme Defense Council	241
The (MODAFL)	243
The Pasdaran	248
The Basij	252
The Army	255
The Navy	256
Air Force	259
Special Weapons Agencies	262
Bushehr Nuclear Facilities	264
Nuclear Weapons Potential	269
Special Weapons Contractors	270
Iran in Space	271
Remote Sensing Centre	272
Aerospace Research Institute	273
National Space Agency	273
Space Facilities	274
The Shahab 4 Missile	275
The Mesbah	276
Earth Observation Systems	277
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Foreign Embassies in Iran	279
UN Agencies in Tehran	286
Iranian Embassies Abroad	287
Presidential Elections & Foreign Affairs	310
Implications of New President's Elections	313
Banks Owned or Controlled by the Government abroad	314
Iran & the World Bank	320
Environmental Management	320
Iran & WTO	322
Exports	326
EU – Iran Relations	326
IAEA Proposal to Iran	328
Changes in Foreign Ministry 2007	344
MASS MEDIA
Political, Technical & Legal Context	346
Media Regulations	346
Press Law 1986	346
Internet Access Regulations	348
Internet Content Regulations	349
Media Online	350
Data Communication	353
Newspapers in Iran	354
Iran & Space Communications	358
The Zohre System	359
SOCIAL AFFAIRS
Religion in Iran	361
The Shite Clerical Structure	363
Theological Seminaries	364
Seminary Administration	365
Educational System of the Seminaries	366
Characteristic of Theological Education	369
Important Seminaries	371
Clerical Titles	371
The HECAO	372
Islamic Propaganda Organization	373
Friday Imams	374
Iran's Educational System	374
Higher Education	376
Distance Education	376
History of Higher Education	376
Education Abroad	378
The University of Tehran	379
Missions of Women to centers of Higher Educations	382
Universities and Institutions	383
Insurance Management	3911
Insurance & Exportation	392
Population	398
Health	410
ECONOMY
Iran & world Economy	414
Globalization	414
Nation – State & International Economy	415
Globalization & Law	417
Interaction Between Domestic Laws & International Norms	417
Legal & Economic System	418
Implementation of Islamic Principles in Economy	418
Iran & WTO	420
Economic Liberalization	421
Social & Economic Development Plans	422
Dispute Settlement in the Economy	423
Challenges	426
Iran & the World	428
FINANCE
Taxes	431
Corporate Taxes	431
Allowable Deductions	433
Tax Free Reserves	434
Treatment of losses	435
Returns, Assessment & Appeals, Delays	437
Tax Audits	437
Insurance Companies	443
Trusts & Foundations	444
Stock Exchange	445
Inflation	478
COMMERCE
Free Trade Zones	479
Executive Bylaw on the insurance of Visa to foreign Nationals	485
Regulations on Entry in Free Trade Zones (FTZ)	486
Supervision over Banking Units in FTZ	487
Regulation on investment in FTZ	489
Registration & Operation Permit	506
Exchange System in FTZ
Cancellation of permit	507
Rules of Operations	508
Other Regulations	512
Criteria on Registration of Companies	513
Legal Formalities for Registration of Companies	514
Regulations on Exports, Imports and Customs in FTZ	518
Exportation and Exit of Goods from FTZ	521
Goods Accompanying Passengers	522
Regulations on Violations	523
Regulation on the use of Land in FTZ	524
Iran Exporters & Association	527
Handicraft & Carpet	528
Industry & Mine	529
Textile & Leather	531
Export Import Regulation Act	534
Law of the Attraction & Protection of Foreign Investment	541
OIL & ENERGY
Oil	553
Energy Base	554
The Most Important Finds	556
Important Gas Discovery in the Persian Gulf	557
Foreign Investment	557

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