- Tehran
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With nearly 9
million inhabitants (one sixth of the country's total population) in
less than 20000 square kilometers, Tehran is the country's most
densely populated province. The province's geographical
setting includes mountains, plains and valleys with temperate
climate in highlands, and semi-desert climate in the plains. The
cities of Tehran. Ray, Damavand, Varamin, Karaj and ShemIranat are in
the province of Tehran. The rivers Karaj, Jajroud, Lar, Roud-e-Shur,
Hableh Roud and Taleqhan Roud flow across Tehran province. With the
dams of Karaj, Latian and Lar, these rivers supply Tehran's drinking
water and part of the country's
electrical power. Tehran is an industrial province that hosts a
major part of the country's industries and plays a significant part
in its economy. Agriculture is also a prevailing activity in the
suburban plains, and highlands of the province. Most of the people
of this province, a majority of whom are city dwellers, are muslims
and speak Farsi. However, religious and ethnic minorities also live
in this province, particularly in the city of Tehran, and speak
their own language. Owing to the physical proximity of various
cities of the province to Tehran most
of the villages and suburban areas are considered as holiday resorts
for the people of Tehran. Among those places are the Karaj Valley,
the Karaj dam outskirts. Shahrestanak, the outskirts of Lar dam,
Chitgar, Khargoush Darreh , Sorkheh Hessar, Latian, Ghouchak,
Suhanak, Taleghan, Damavand and many other places. Tehran is the
country's largest economic center and the base for its large and
small modern technological and industrial establishments.
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The
city of Damavand is located 75 kilo-meters northeast of Tehran on
the slopes of magnificent Mount Damavand with natural scenery of
several orchards and a pleasant climate that makes it a desirable
summer resort. Many springs of cold and hot mineral water around
Damavand have therapeutic qualities. Damavand is a historical city.
Its grand jamee Mosque that dates back to the 15th century and a number
at shrines in the city are all evidences of its historical
background. Firouzkouh, One of the districts of Damavand city is a
cold mountainous area with vast pastures ideal for animal husbandry.
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THE
CITY OF TEHRAN