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Astara ([ɒstaɾɒ]; Persian: آستارا, also Romanized as Āstārā) is a city in and the capital of Astara County, Gilan Province, Iran. At the 2011 census, its population was 86,757 in 25,192 families. It lies on the border with Azerbaijan Republic and on the Caspian Sea. It is a relatively important border trade center between Iran and the Caucasus. Majority of population in Astara are Talysh.
Contents
- Map of Astara Gilan Province Iran
- Agriculture
- Climate
- People
- Famous people from Astara
- Transport
- Education
- References
Map of Astara, Gilan Province, Iran
Agriculture
Rice has been cultivated in this region for many years, where some indigenous cultivars (landrace) were conventionally bred by farmers.
Climate
Astara has a humid subtropical climate with cold, wet winters and hot, humid summers.
People
Famous people from Astara
Transport
An extension of the Qazvin line over Resht to reach Astara is planned to connect the Iranian railway network to the Azerbaijan broad gauge railway along the shore of the Caspian sea headed north.