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Fun fact 2 about Isfahan

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During his reign, Abbas the Great forcefully resettled Turkish, Armenian, and Persian craftsmen in Isfahan to ensure its prosperity.

Isfahan
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Isfahan

Iran

Country
Iran
Population
2.2M
Coordinates
32.65, 51.67
144th most populous city in the world

Isfahan is a city in the Central District of Isfahan County, Isfahan Province, Iran. It is the capital of the province, the county, and the district. It is located 440 kilometres south of Tehran.

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