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Rasht serves as capital of the province, the county, and the district. The city is also known as the "City of Rain" (شهر باران, Šahr-e Bārān) and, with a population of 679,995 in 2016, is the most populous city of northern Iran. Rasht is the largest city on Iran's Caspian Sea coast.
Rasht, city, capital of Gīlān province, north-central Iran. It lies about 15 miles (24 km) south of the Caspian Sea on a branch of the Sefīd River, where the higher ground merges into the marshlands fringing the Mordāb, or Anzalī (formerly Pahlavī), lagoon.
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Oct 4, 2023 · Dive into our Rasht travel guide and explore the heart of Gilan Province. Famous for its diverse culture and scenic beauty, Rasht offers visitors a vibrant experience. Discover the city’s rich culinary scene and lively markets, all set against the backdrop of the stunning Caspian Sea.
Jan 1, 2000 · Located at lat 37°17′ N, long 49°35′ E, with an average elevation of 5 m, Rasht is the capital of Gilān and the largest city along the Caspian coast of Iran. Nestled between the Zarjub and Gowhar-rud rivers, Rasht is distinctive in appearance from cities of the Iranian plateau.
Rasht is known in Iran for its beauty and its parks. People for all around the country come there to experience much wetter and colder climate than the rest of the country. It is the capital of the northern Iranian province of Guilan.
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Rasht is located at center of Gilan plain, in the widest delta part of Sefidrood River with the height of averagely 8 m above the sea level and the end of the main side road of the Caspian Sea and along the first class main road of Qazvin to Anzali port.
Rasht is the capital of Gilan province in northwestern Iran and the largest city on the Caspian Sea coast. It is a commercial center between the Caucasus, Russia, and Iran using the port of Bandar-e Anzali.
