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Kerman
is a
city
in and
capital
of
Kerman
Province,
Iran
. As per 2016
census
, 537,718 people lived there in 162,677
households
.
[5]
It is the largest and most developed city in the province and one of the most important cities in southeastern Iran. It is also one of the largest cities of Iran in terms of area. Kerman is famous for its long history and strong
cultural heritage
.
[6]
The city is home to many historic mosques and
Zoroastrian
fire temples
. Kerman has been the capital city of Iranian
dynasties
several times during its history. It is located on a large, flat plain, 800 km (500 mi) south-east of
Tehran
, the capital of Iran.
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