Iran has a long paved road system linking most of its towns and all of its cities. In 2011 the country had 173,000 kilometres (107,000 mi) of roads, of which 73% were paved. In 2008 there were nearly 100 passenger cars for every 1,000 inhabitants.
Tehran Province is one of the 31 provinces of Iran. It covers an area of 18,909 square kilometres (7,301 sq mi) and is located to the north of the central plateau of Iran.
Lorestan Province, is a province of western Iran in the Zagros Mountains. The population of Lorestan was estimated at 1,716,527 people in 2006. In 2014 it was placed in Region 4.
Semnan Province is one of the 31 provinces of Iran. It is in the north of the country, and its center is Semnan. The province of Semnan covers an area of 96,816 square kilometers and stretches along the Alborz mountain range and borders to Dasht-e Kavir desert in its southern parts.
A caravanserai was a roadside inn where travelers (caravaners) could rest and recover from the day's journey. Caravanserais supported the flow of commerce, information and people across the network of trade routes covering Asia, North Africa and Southeast Europe, most notably the Silk Road.
Jahrom is a city and capital of Jahrom County, Fars Province, Iran. At the 2011 census, its population was 114,208, in 25,946 families. Jahrom is the biggest city in the southern half of Fars Province, the third biggest city in whole province and 67th biggest city of Iran.
India–Iran relations refers to the bilateral relations between the countries India and Iran. Independent India and Iran established diplomatic relations on 15 March 1950. During much of the Cold War period, relations between the Republic of India and the erstwhile Imperial State of Iran suffered due to their different political interests—non-aligned India fostered strong military links with the Soviet Union, while Iran enjoyed close ties with the United States. Following the 1979 revolution, relations between Iran and India strengthened momentarily. However, Iran's continued support for Pakistan and India's close relations with Iraq during the Iran–Iraq War impeded further development of Indo–Iranian ties. In the 1990s, India and Iran supported the Northern Alliance in Afghanistan against the Taliban regime. They continue to collaborate in supporting the broad-based anti-Taliban government led by Ashraf Ghani and backed by the United States. The two countries signed a defence cooperation agreement in December 2002.
Lar is a city and capital of Larestan County, Fars Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 55,265, in 6,891 families. Lar's inhabitants are Larestani people.
Shibar District is located in the western end of the Bamyan Province in Afghanistan. It is in a mountainous region. The main village Shibar is at 2,637 m altitude on the all-seasons secondary road from Bamyan to Kabul through the Shibar pass.
Marzanabad is a city in Kelardasht District, in Chalus County, Mazandaran Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 5,078, in 1,335 families.
Road 77, also known as the Haraz Road, is one of the most important roads from Tehran to the northern mountains of Iran, and the Iranian coast on the southern Caspian Sea.
Duzduzan is a city in Mehraban District, Sarab County, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 3,557, in 664 families.
Freeway 2 consists of two separate sections in northwestern respectively northeastern Iran:
Qaemiyeh is a city and capital of Chenar Shahijan District, in Kazerun County, Fars Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 23,734, in 5,054 families. It is a junction of Road 86 and Road 55
Rask is a city in and the capital of Sarbaz County, Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 5,931, in 1,102 families.
The Ministry of Roads and Urban Development is an Iranian government body in charge of providing and regulating the country's transport infrastructure, as well as setting policies for the housing sector and construction industry. This Ministry was formed on 27 June 2011, when the two ministries of Housing and Urban Development and Roads and Transportation were merged.
Rudehen is a city and capital of Rudehen District, in Damavand County, Tehran Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 19,535, in 5,693 families.
Polur is a village on the Haraz River in Bala Larijan Rural District, Larijan District, Amol County, Mazandaran Province, Iran.
Elika or Alika or Ileka is a village in Owzrud Rural District, Baladeh District, Nur County, Mazandaran Province, Iran on the road from Tehran to the Caspian Sea. It is close to Yush, where the famous Iranian poet Nima Yushij was born. The village was known for coal mines that were harvested during the 1930s until the 1970s. At the 2006 census, its existence was noted, but its population was not reported.
