Tehran

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Tehran

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Tehran is the capital and largest city of Iran, serving as the administrative center for Tehran Province. It was established as the national capital in 1786 by Agha Mohammad Khan of the Qajar dynasty. The city houses significant historical landmarks including the Golestan Palace and the Azadi Tower.

Statistics

Area

686.00 km²

Population

8,693,706

Location