Birjand

Birjand is the central city of the South Khorasan province in east Iran, known for its saffron, rug and handmade carpet exports.

Related Topics:
Khorasan - Iran - Saffron - Rug - Carpet - Export

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Being close to the Afghanistan border, Birjand is located on the "Silk Road" of opium smuggled from Afghanistan on the way to Europe.

Related Topics:
Afghanistan - Silk Road - Opium - Europe

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The city contains such education institutions as and . It is said that Shokatiyeh School in Birjand together with Daarolfonoun in Tehran were the first public schools in Iran. The first city-wide piped water system in Iran was also established in Birjand.

Related Topics:
Tehran - Public school - Piped water system

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