Ardabil province

Ardabīl (Persian: اردبیل; also known as: Ardebil; ancient name: Artavil) is one of 30 provinces of Iran. It is in the north-west of the country, bordering the Republic of Azerbaijan and the provinces of East Azarbaijan, Zanjan, and Gilan. Its center is the city of Ardabil. Province was found in 1993 by separation of eastern part of East Azarbaijan provinces (mainly) and northern part of Gilan. North-eastern part of province is part of territory of South (Iranian) Talysh.
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