Fun facts about Tehran
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Tehran's name may derive from the Persian words meaning 'end' or 'bottom' and '[mountain] slope', referring to its location at the foot of the Alborz mountains.
Tehran
Iran
Tehran is the capital and largest city of Iran. It is also the capital of Tehran province and the administrative center for Tehran County and its Central District.
From the “Etymology” section
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Tehran was chosen as the capital of Iran in 1786 by Qajar king Agha Mohammad Khan due to its lack of a substantial urban structure, minimizing resistance to his rule.
Tehran
Iran
Tehran is the capital and largest city of Iran. It is also the capital of Tehran province and the administrative center for Tehran County and its Central District.
From the “History” section
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Tehran's population grew from about 80,000 inhabitants after 50 years of Qajar rule to over 8 million by 2016.
Tehran
Iran
Tehran is the capital and largest city of Iran. It is also the capital of Tehran province and the administrative center for Tehran County and its Central District.
From the “Demographics” section
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Tehran is bounded by the Alborz Mountain Range to the north and features a wide elevation range from approximately 1,100 m to over 1,800 m above sea level.
Tehran
Iran
Tehran is the capital and largest city of Iran. It is also the capital of Tehran province and the administrative center for Tehran County and its Central District.
From the “Geography” section
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Tehran is considered one of the most car-dependent cities in the world, relying heavily on private cars, buses, motorcycles, and taxis.
Tehran
Iran
Tehran is the capital and largest city of Iran. It is also the capital of Tehran province and the administrative center for Tehran County and its Central District.
From the “Economy” section
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