Ahvaz

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/ahvaz

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1. Where is Ahvaz?Southwestern Iran, capital of Khuzestan province
2. How many people live in Ahvaz?Estimated at over 1.3 million residents
3. How big is Ahvaz?Approximately 110 square miles (286 square kilometers)
4. What is the capital of Ahvaz?Ahvaz serves as the provincial capital of Khuzestan
5. What language do people speak in Ahvaz?Persian (Farsi) and Arabic are the primary languages spoken
6. What is the climate?Extreme hot desert climate, with average summer highs well above 40°C (104°F)

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