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''Khorram Abād'') is the capital of [[Lorestan]], a province in western [[Iran]]. It had an estimated population of 339,759 in 2005.<small>[http://www.mongabay.com/igapo/2005_world_city_populations/Iran.html]</small>. It is situated in the [[Zagros Mountains]]. [[Khorramabad Airport]] is 3 km south of the town proper. |
''Khorram Abād'') is the capital of [[Lorestan]], a province in western [[Iran]]. It had an estimated population of 339,759 in 2005.<small>[http://www.mongabay.com/igapo/2005_world_city_populations/Iran.html]</small>. It is situated in the [[Zagros Mountains]]. [[Khorramabad Airport]] is 3 km south of the town proper. |
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The city population is predominantly [[Lurs|Lur]], |
The city population is predominantly Lak Kurdish and [[Lurs|Lur]], Lurs are [[Iranian peoples|Iranian]] people who speak the [[Luri]] or [[Lurish language]]. During the summer season nomadic Lur tribes migrate here to sell their handicrafts in the city's numerous [[bazaar]]s. |
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Although not a major tourist destination, it is quite scenic and possesses several attractions, such as 5 [[Paleolithic]] cave-dwelling sites. In the city center, a tall citadel called [[Falak-ol-Aflak]] (''The Heaven of Heavens''), a relic of the [[Sassanid]] era, is now a nationally popular museum. |
Although not a major tourist destination, it is quite scenic and possesses several attractions, such as 5 [[Paleolithic]] cave-dwelling sites. In the city center, a tall citadel called [[Falak-ol-Aflak]] (''The Heaven of Heavens''), a relic of the [[Sassanid]] era, is now a nationally popular museum. |
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33°28′N 48°21′E / 33.467°N 48.350°E
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| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
Khorramabad (Luri: Xormuve خورمووه, also Khorram Abad, Persian:خرم آباد Khorram Abād) is the capital of Lorestan, a province in western Iran. It had an estimated population of 339,759 in 2005.[1]. It is situated in the Zagros Mountains. Khorramabad Airport is 3 km south of the town proper.
The city population is predominantly Lak Kurdish and Lur, Lurs are Iranian people who speak the Luri or Lurish language. During the summer season nomadic Lur tribes migrate here to sell their handicrafts in the city's numerous bazaars.
Although not a major tourist destination, it is quite scenic and possesses several attractions, such as 5 Paleolithic cave-dwelling sites. In the city center, a tall citadel called Falak-ol-Aflak (The Heaven of Heavens), a relic of the Sassanid era, is now a nationally popular museum.
Economically, it is the regional base of the agricultural industry.
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Colleges and universities
- Lorestan University of Medical Sciences [2]
- University of Lorestan [3]
- Islamic Azad University of Khorram Abad
External links
- http://namayehaftom.webphoto.ir/ مجموعه عکسهایی از لرستان
- http://aeka.persianblog.ir انجمن علمی کشاورزی دانشگاه آزاد خرم آباد
- http://aeka.persianblog.ir
- http://www.civill.ir
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