Fun facts about Tabriz
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The name Tabriz is believed to derive from 'tap-riz', meaning 'flowing hot', due to the area's thermal springs.
Tabriz
Iran
Tabriz is a city in the Central District of Tabriz County, in East Azerbaijan province of northwestern Iran. It serves as capital of the province, the county, and the district. It is the sixth-most-populous city in Iran.
From the “Etymology” section
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Egyptologist David Rohl suggested that the legendary Garden of Eden was near Tabriz.
Tabriz
Iran
Tabriz is a city in the Central District of Tabriz County, in East Azerbaijan province of northwestern Iran. It serves as capital of the province, the county, and the district. It is the sixth-most-populous city in Iran.
From the “History” section
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The predominant language spoken in Tabriz is Iranian Azerbaijani, which is mutually intelligible with modern Turkish dialects.
Tabriz
Iran
Tabriz is a city in the Central District of Tabriz County, in East Azerbaijan province of northwestern Iran. It serves as capital of the province, the county, and the district. It is the sixth-most-populous city in Iran.
From the “Demographics” section
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Jean Chardin, a French traveler, noted that snow exists on the peaks of Tabriz's mountains for nine months out of the year.
Tabriz
Iran
Tabriz is a city in the Central District of Tabriz County, in East Azerbaijan province of northwestern Iran. It serves as capital of the province, the county, and the district. It is the sixth-most-populous city in Iran.
From the “Geography” section
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Tabriz is famous for its chelow kabab, which is considered the national dish of Iran.
Tabriz
Iran
Tabriz is a city in the Central District of Tabriz County, in East Azerbaijan province of northwestern Iran. It serves as capital of the province, the county, and the district. It is the sixth-most-populous city in Iran.
From the “Culture and art” section
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