Mashhad is one of the largest cities in Iran after Tehran. It is also one of the holiest cities in the Shia Islam world. It lies in the centre of the province of Rasavi Khorasan and to the east of the capital city. The name Mashhad basically means the place of burial of martyr. This [...]
Esfahan is the third largest city in Iran after Tehran and Mashhad. It is the provincial capital of the Esfahan Province. The city once held the title of the largest and most beautiful city in the world. It was a prosperous centre for the trade of cotton and silk. The city has managed to retain [...]
Shiraz is the fifth most populated city in Iran and the capital of Fars Province. Shiraz is very important to the Iranian economy. Shiraz is has the Suez Canal which was opened in 1869 that allowed the extensive import of inexpensive European goods to be imported directly from Europe or from India. The area has [...]
The city of Tehran is the capital city of Iran. Not only is it the largest city in Iran but also the largest city in the Middle East. It is also an administration centre of the province of Tehran. The city has the highest population in South West Asia. Because of the large migration of [...]