Tehran (Persian: تهران Tehrān, pronounced [tʰehˈɾɒn][4]) is the capital and largest city of Iran, and the administrative center of Tehran Province. Tehran is a sprawling city at the foot of the Alborz mountain range with an immense network of highways unparalleled in Western Asia. The city is famous for its numerous ski resorts on the Alborz slopes, large museums, art centers, and palace complexes.
Tehran is the largest city in the Middle East and is the 28th most populated city in the world with a population of 7,873,000 people. Most Iranian industries are headquartered in Tehran, including the manufacturing of automobiles, electrical equipment, military weaponry, textiles, sugar, cement, and chemical products. Tehran is also a leading center for the sale of carpets and furniture. There is an oil refinery located south of the city.[5]
In the 20th century, Tehran faced a large migration of people from all around Iran. Today, the city contains various religious minorities, and has many historic mosques, churches, synagogues and Zoroastrian fire temples. Contemporary Tehran is a modern and expensive city featuring many skyscrapers, of which the Azadi Tower and the Milad Tower have come to be symbols of Tehran itself.
Tehran is the largest city in the Middle East and is the 28th most populated city in the world with a population of 7,873,000 people. Most Iranian industries are headquartered in Tehran, including the manufacturing of automobiles, electrical equipment, military weaponry, textiles, sugar, cement, and chemical products. Tehran is also a leading center for the sale of carpets and furniture. There is an oil refinery located south of the city.[5]
In the 20th century, Tehran faced a large migration of people from all around Iran. Today, the city contains various religious minorities, and has many historic mosques, churches, synagogues and Zoroastrian fire temples. Contemporary Tehran is a modern and expensive city featuring many skyscrapers, of which the Azadi Tower and the Milad Tower have come to be symbols of Tehran itself.
Country
Iran
Province
Tehran
Government
- Mayor
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
Area
- City
686[citation needed] km2 (265 sq mi)
- Metro
18,814 km2 (7,264 sq mi)
Elevation
1,200 m (3,900 ft)
Population (2006)
- Density
10,327.6/km2 (26,748.3/sq mi)
- Urban
18,587,453
- Metro
30,413,348 UNIQ51ad558,841b7eb98-ref-00,000,041-QINU
- Population Rank in Iran
1st
Population Data from 2006 Census and Tehran Municipality.[2][3] Metro area figure refers to Tehran Province.
Time zone
IRST (UTC+3:30)
- Summer (DST)
IRDT (UTC+4:30)
Website
http://www.tehran.ir/
1 History
2 Climate
3 Demographics
4 Location and subdivisions
4.1 Neighborhoods and districts of Tehran
4.1.1 Older neighborhoods
5 Food and Resturants
6 Economy
7 Transportation
7.1 Airport
7.2 Metro
7.3 Train
7.4 Bus
7.5 Streets
8 Pollution
9 Education and research
9.1 List
10 Recreation
11 Sport
11.1 Football (Soccer)
12 Architecture and landmarks
13 Tourism and attractions
13.1 Religious Centers
13.1.1 Churches
14 The Mayor of Tehran
15 Sister cities
16 Events
17 Pictures
17.1 Panoramic view
18 See also
19 References
20 External links
20.1 Official
20.2 Underground
2 Climate
3 Demographics
4 Location and subdivisions
4.1 Neighborhoods and districts of Tehran
4.1.1 Older neighborhoods
5 Food and Resturants
6 Economy
7 Transportation
7.1 Airport
7.2 Metro
7.3 Train
7.4 Bus
7.5 Streets
8 Pollution
9 Education and research
9.1 List
10 Recreation
11 Sport
11.1 Football (Soccer)
12 Architecture and landmarks
13 Tourism and attractions
13.1 Religious Centers
13.1.1 Churches
14 The Mayor of Tehran
15 Sister cities
16 Events
17 Pictures
17.1 Panoramic view
18 See also
19 References
20 External links
20.1 Official
20.2 Underground
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