Fun fact 2 about Tehran
city
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
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city
Tehran
Iran
Country
Iran
Population
9.3M
Coordinates
35.69, 51.39
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.
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