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Ahvaz was first recognized as an urban settlement under the name Taryana, which reflects the legendary name of Darius.

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Ahvaz

Iran

Country
Iran
Population
1.2M
Coordinates
31.32, 48.67
270th most populous city in the world

Ahvaz is a city in the Central District of Ahvaz County, Khuzestan province, Iran, serving as capital of the province, the county, and the district.

From the “Etymology” section

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PoleSefid
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The Pol Siah (Black Bridge), built during World War II, was the first modern bridge over the Karun River.

Ahvaz
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city

Ahvaz

Iran

Country
Iran
Population
1.2M
Coordinates
31.32, 48.67
270th most populous city in the world

Ahvaz is a city in the Central District of Ahvaz County, Khuzestan province, Iran, serving as capital of the province, the county, and the district.

From the “Bridges” section

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Ahvaz has a subtropical hot desert climate, with summer temperatures regularly exceeding 45 °C (113 °F).

Ahvaz
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city

Ahvaz

Iran

Country
Iran
Population
1.2M
Coordinates
31.32, 48.67
270th most populous city in the world

Ahvaz is a city in the Central District of Ahvaz County, Khuzestan province, Iran, serving as capital of the province, the county, and the district.

From the “Geography” section

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Ahvaz International Airport served over 2.6 million passengers in 2016.

Ahvaz
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city

Ahvaz

Iran

Country
Iran
Population
1.2M
Coordinates
31.32, 48.67
270th most populous city in the world

Ahvaz is a city in the Central District of Ahvaz County, Khuzestan province, Iran, serving as capital of the province, the county, and the district.

From the “Transportation” section

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Ahvaz is home to three major football clubs: Foolad, Esteghlal Khuzestan, and Esteghlal Ahvaz.

Ahvaz
Iran
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city

Ahvaz

Iran

Country
Iran
Population
1.2M
Coordinates
31.32, 48.67
270th most populous city in the world

Ahvaz is a city in the Central District of Ahvaz County, Khuzestan province, Iran, serving as capital of the province, the county, and the district.

From the “Sport” section

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