Khuzestan

Khuzestan ( ??????? in Persian) is one of the 30 provinces of Iran. It is in the south-west of the country, bordering Iraq and the Persian Gulf. Its center is Ahvaz and covers an area of 63,238 sq. km. Other major cities include Behbahan, Abadan, Andimeshk, Khorramshahr, Bandar Imam, Dezful, Shushtar, Omidiyeh, Izeh, Baq-e-Malek, Mah Shahr, Dasht-e-Azadegan, Ramhormoz, Shadegan, Susa, Masjed Soleiman, Minoo Island and Hoveizeh.

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Persian - Provinces - Iran - Iraq - Persian Gulf - Ahvaz - Behbahan - Abadan - Andimeshk - Khorramshahr - Bandar Imam - Dezful - Shushtar - Omidiyeh - Izeh - Baq-e-Malek - Mah Shahr - Dasht-e-Azadegan - Ramhormoz - Shadegan - Susa - Masjed Soleiman - Minoo Island - Hoveizeh

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Historically Khuzestan is what historians refer to as ancient Elam, whose capital was in Susa, and in previous ages, Iranians referred to this province as Elam. The Old Persian term for Elam was Hujiyā, which is present in the modern name. Khuzestan is the most ancient Iranian province and is often referred to in Iran as the "birthplace of the nation," as this is the area where Aryan tribes first settled, assimilating the native Elamite population, and thus laying the foundation for the future empires of Persia, Media, and Parthia.

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Elam - Susa - Aryan - Persia - Media - Parthia

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Khuzestan is also where Jondishapour was located.

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Khuzestan has 18 representatives in Iran's parliament, The Majles, and 6 representatives in the Assembly of Experts.

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The Majles - Assembly of Experts

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