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Esfahan
(ĕsˌfə-hänˈ) or Is·fa·han (ĭsˌ-)
A city of central Iran south of Tehran. An ancient town and capital of Persia from 1598 to 1722, it was long noted for its fine carpets and silver filigree. Today it has textile and steel mills. Population: 1,600,000.