Isfahan is an industrial and cultural center and is found in the center of the country of Iran. The province of Isfahan occupies an area of approximately 107,027 square kilometers. The province of Markazi and the provinces of Qom and Semnan occupy the northern part of the province of Isfahan. The provinces of Fars, Kohkiluyeh and Booyer Ahmad lie in the southern part of the province of Isfahan. Isfahan is easily accessible from any where in the world. The Isfahan International airport is the major airport of the region. The major airlines operating in this region are Iran Aseman Airlines, Iran Air, Iran Air Tours and Kish Air.
History of Isfahan
The region of Isfahan being one of the major Tourist Destinations in Iran has an interesting history of its own. The region was a military base in the ancient times as it is evident from numerous castles and fortifications found in this region. During the 17th and 18th century this region was made the capital province of Safavid Persia and since then it enjoyed high standards of prosperity. The province of Isfahan is generally populated by Persians but you will alos find Bakhtiaris, Georgians, Armenians, Qashqais and Persian Jews residing peacefully in this province.
Facts about Isfahan
The province of Isfahan is made of 18 townships, 38 counties, 67 cities, and 2470 villages in all. The total population of this region amounts up to 3,923,255 comprising 74.3 percent of urban residents and 25.7 percent of the rural inhabitants. The climate of the region of Isfahan is generally moderate and dry with temperature ranging between 40 degree Celsius and 10 degree Celsius. The annual rainfall of this region is estimated as 116.9 millimeter. The region of Isfahan experiences a wonderful climate and has four distinct seasons.
There are several places in Isfahan, which are worth visiting. The historical castles of Atashgah, Sarooyieh, Tabarok, Kohan Dej, and Gard Dej are the major places to visit. The historical village of Abyaneh has Sassanid ruins and fire temples along with other historical relics. The region of Kashan, Nain and Qamsar are major tourist spots of the province of Isfahan.
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