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Rasht or Resht, city in northwestern
Iran, capital of Gilan Province, on a branch of the Sefid River, near
the Caspian Sea. It is a commercial, distribution, and manufacturing
center situated in an agricultural region. Principal products include
processed food, silk, soap, and metal, glass, and jute items. Rasht
(originally Gilan) University was established here in 1977. The
community was probably settled in the 13th century. Rasht suffered
severe damage during both World War I (1914-1918) and World War II
(1939-1945). Population (1996) 417,748.  |
 Rasht city hall |
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 A lot of beautiful buildings, European and modern Styles. |
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 An individual person selling local bins |
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Planting rice The end |