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Arak ( Persian: اراک; IPA: [æˈɾɒːk] ⓘ) [a] is a city in the Central District of Arak County, Markazi province, Iran, serving as capital of the province, the county, and the district. [5] At the 2006 National Census, its population was 438,338 in 121,597 households. [6]
Arāk, city, capital of Markazī province, northwestern Iran. It was founded as Solṭānābād in 1808 by the Qājār ruler Fatḥ ʿAlī Shāh. By the end of the century, it had become an important centre of carpet production. During the reign of Reza Shah Pahlavi (1925–41), the local name Arāk was adopted as
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May 10, 2024 · Arak features the typical climate of Iran’s central plateau, with cold, damp winters and hot, dry summers. Due to its surrounding mountains and the Meighan Wetland, Arak experiences distinctive weather patterns. Unlike spring and autumn, Arak endures long winters, roughly lasting from 4 to 6 months.
Arak, the capital of Markazi province in Iran, is one of the significant and industrial cities of this province. Arak is known as the administrative, commercial, and industrial center of the region. The city boasts numerous historical and cultural attractions, including ancient buildings, religious sites, and various museums.
Arak city is located in Markazi Province, approximately 288 kilometers from Tehran. The city borders Saveh city in the north, Hamadan in the northwest, the cities of Malayer, Khomein, Ali Goudarz in the west and Mahalat in the east. The city has cold, dry weather with warm summers, windy and cool autumns, cold and snowy winters, and mild springs.
Arak ( Persian: اراک; IPA: [ æˈɾɒːk] ⓘ ), also Romanized as Arâk, is a city in the Central District of Arak County, Markazi province, Iran, serving as capital of the province, the county, and the district. Quick Facts Persian: اراک, Country ... Clockwise from top: Bakhtyari Bridge, Valiasr Square, Senjan, City Park, and the old ...
Aug 10, 2011 · Arāk was originally the popular name of Solṭānābād, a town in western Iran, but is now the official name as well. It lies at 49° 41’ east longitude and 34° 5’ north latitude, 284 km southwest of Tehran. It is situated at an altitude of 1,800 m in the plain of Farāhān, on the edge of the Zagros massif, adjoining the extensive Tuzlu ...
