What is the capital of Iran?
Iran's capital is Tehran, a metropolis of over 8 million inhabitants located in the north of the country, at the foot of the Alborz Mountains.
Tehran, political and economic heart
Tehran has been the official capital of Iran since 1786. This metropolis concentrates governmental institutions, the parliament (Majlis), and constitutes the economic center of the country with more than a third of national GDP.
Geography and demographics
Located in northern Iran, Tehran extends at the foot of the Alborz mountain range, at an altitude varying from 1,000 to 1,700 meters. The city has 8.7 million inhabitants within its borders and nearly 15 million in the metropolitan area, making it the largest city in the Middle East.
Points of interest for travelers
- Golestan Palace : Qajar royal residence listed as UNESCO World Heritage
- Grand Bazaar : one of the oldest covered bazaars in the world
- National Museum of Iran : exceptional archaeological collections
- Milad Tower : modern symbol of the capital (435m tall)