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Dasht-e Kavir

It is about 800 km (500 mi) and 320 km (200 mi) with a total surface area of about 77,600 km2 (30,000 sq mi), making it the Earth's 23rd largest desert.

Maranjab Desert

Maranjab one of the most beautiful desert areas of Iran. Long sandy hills and forests of the area worst beautiful arch. Salt Lake Aran Island Bidgol wandering around the area are spectacular.

Shoorabil Lake

With an area of 120 hectares, this salt-water lake is located south of the Ardabil city and constitutes an important recreational site for the inhabitants of Ardabil with several facilities.

This lake is located 48 km. southeast of the city of Ardabil, in an altitude of 2,700 m. above sea level. With an area of more than 220 hectares, it is composed of a smaller and a larger basin, which gets connected in rainy seasons forming a single lake.

Tashak and Bakhtegan Lake

These lakes are situated northwest of Nayreez. The mountainous area among them, along with various islands, specially in Tasht Lake (Pelicans and Nargess islands) have created a precious natural aggregate.

Parishan (Famoor) Lake

This lake is formed 3 km. away from Ayaz Abad Village and at a distance of 12 km to the southeast of Kazeroon. It is protected by Department of The Environment.

Hozeh Soltan Lake

The said lake covers an area of approximately 2,400 sq.km. and is located to the east of the township of Qom.

Salt Lake

The said lake is in actual fact a part of the salt desert of Iran and is located to the east of Qom. It is a section of an ancient lake, currently dried up and rich in mineral sedimentation due to gradual evaporation.

Maharloo Lake

This lake with an area of 600 sq.km. is located 27 km. southeast of Shiraz. The lake water is used for extraction of normal salt.

Kaftar Lake (Shadkam Lake

With an area of about 48 sq. km., it is located at southeast of Eqleed. This lake is considered as a valuable habitat for migratory birds with a beautiful and memorable landscape.

Arjan Lake and Wetland

Covering about 2000 hectares in area, it is located 60 km south of Shiraz at the vicinity to Shiraz - Bushehr Road.

Estakhr-e-Posht Lake

This lake covers an area of about 6 hectares and is situated in the Estakhr-e-Posht village in the valley of Zarom river.

Daryook Dam Lake

This lake (reservoir) has an area of about one hectare and is situated opposite the Vali Abad valley of Hezar Cham and in the skirts of the Dal Kamar Mountains.

Latiyan Dam Lake

This lake is located 25 km north-east of Tehran and covers an area of 330 hectares on Jajrood River. Around this lake is a vast recreational site.

Amir Kabir Dam Lake

This lake expands over 4000 hectares and is located in the Varian Gorge at a 23 km distance on Karaj - Chaloos Road.

Malek Library and Museum

This museum covers an area of 1000 sq. m. and comprises of halls, library, micro-films room, a reading room and computer services center.

National Arts Museum

The facade of museum is adorned with tile works. It has a large wooden door with a network of glass panes. The wooden and carved planets as well as the velvet curtains are all the works of the artists employed by the museum.

Reza Abbasi Museum

This museum has been named after the famous artist (painter) and calligrapher of the Safavid era and consists of two halls: Pre-Islamic Hall: The remnants of this hall are relative to two reputed cycles of pre-historic and historical periods.

Sabz (Shahvand Palace) Museum

This palace was constructed by Reza Khan in 1927 to the north west of Darband on the hillock of Sa’d Abad. This palace has a mirror pavilion, an entertainment area, a dinning room, bed room and an office room.

Iran Carpet Museum

This beautifully architectured structure, with the carpet shaped facade is located north west of Laleh Park. The display area covers 3,400 sq. m.