Describes the geography, natural resources, trade and industry, cities, people, ancient monuments, agriculture, and the environment of Iran
Includes bibliographical references and index
From deserts to mountains -- Seas of sand and salt -- A land of highs and lows -- In search of water -- Extreme landscape, extreme climate -- The people of Iran -- Cities teaming with life -- Ancient wonders -- Harvests from land and sea -- From Iran to the world -- Animals rare and wild