The province of Tehran is the capital city of Iran and is counted among one of the 30 provinces of Iran. The province of Tehran covers an area of 18,909 square kilometers and is located to the north of the central plateau of Iran. The province of Tehran shares common border with Mazandaran province in the north, Qom province in the south, Semnan province in the east and Qazvin province in the west. Tehran is one of the major Tourist Destinations in Iran.
Tehran is the most populated city in Iran and is also considered as the center of cultural, economical, political and social activities. The city of Tehran can be easily accessed from any where in the world. The Imam Khomeini International Airport is counted among the major Airports in Iran. The airport is situated 30 kilometers south of the city and you will flights from here to nearly all places of the world. There are several national and international airlines that operate from the airport. The city also includes a central train station that connects the city to various cities in the country. You will also find bus terminals at various places of the city of Tehran.
History of Tehran
The city of Tehran has a short history to narrate. The History of Tehran is quite fascinating as it states the revolution of a small village in to a city. The existence of human civilization in Tehran dates back to 6000B.C. Tehran was known as a small village in the 9th century and gradually transformed in to a metropolitan region with a cosmopolitan culture. The Iran-Iraq war that took place in 1980-88 and Tehran witnessed repeated Scud missile attacks and air strikes. The city survived all the attacks and has retained the vigor and charm.
Facts about Tehran
Tehran the capital city of Iran is also the largest city and occupies the northern part of the country. The city is located on the slopes of the Elburz Mountains on the northern periphery of Dasht-e Kavir. The city of Tehran is an Islamic Republic and the monetary unit accepted is Rial(IR) but Tomans are used in everyday transaction. With 12 million inhabitants the city is a prosperous region of the country and has ample contribution in the growing economy of the country. The major places to visit in the city include palaces, museums, castles and forts, archeological sites and several educational institutes.
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