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The present-day city of Karaj is mostly the result of modern industrial development in the 20th century.

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Karaj

Iran

Country
Iran
Population
2.0M
Coordinates
35.84, 50.94
162nd most populous city in the world

Karaj is a city in the Central District of Karaj County, Alborz province, Iran, serving as capital of the province, the county, and the district. Earliest evidence of inhabitation in Karaj can be dated to the Bronze Age at Tepe Khurvin.

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