kingdom in the area of present-day Iran; Persia attacked Greece in 490–480 B.C. and was vanquished at the battles of Marathon and Salamis; it was later conquered by Alexander the Great

Empire which ruled most of the eastern Mediterranean from the middle of the sixth century B.C.E. until the conquests of Alexander the Great.

Country currently known as Iran; in southwest Asia bordered by the Caspian Sea to the North and the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman to the South.

The follow-up to February 1984's Remote Luxury, the Persia EP continues in a similar stylistic vein. Brighter in feel than its earlier companion EP, it is usually regarded as the stronger of the two. While Remote Luxury heavily bore Steve Kilbey's stamp, Persia features one track penned by guitarist Willson-Piper, "Volumes," as well as a band composition, "Shadow Cabinet," long a favorite among fans.