Mazandaran

MAZANDARAN

The geographical and political features:

Mazandaran with an area of 46,500 square kms, is bound on the north by the Caspian sea and Turkmenistan Republic, to the west by Gilan Province, to the south by Provinces of Semnan and Tehran and to the east by Golestan Province.

Geographically,Mazandaran has two regions namely mountainous and plain. The capital of Mazandaran Province is Sari and the important cities of the province include Amol, Babol, Sari, Nowshahr, Kelardasht, Behshahr, Qa'emshahr, Noor, Chaloos, Tonekabon and Savadkoo

Historical Background:

The city of Sari, the capital of the province, is attributed to Espahbod Sarubeh, the son of Farakhan, the great, from Bavand dynasty. Among the important historical sites and tourist attractions of the city are the historical complex of Farahabad, the

forest park of Martyr Zare' on kilometer three of Sari-Neka route as well as the suburban park and the municipality of Sari

Cultural Characteristics

Wherever in the province you travel during Nowrooz, you would have the chance of visiting the beautiful tourist sites. The language of the province is Mazani.