Ardabil Ardabil Province is located north-west of Iran , between latitudes 37-06’ and 39-42’ N. and longitudes 47-17’ and 48-55 E.
It is bounded on the north by Azerbaijan Republic, on the west by East Azarbaijan province , on the east by Gilan, and on the south by Zanjan province . Its area is 18,451 square kilometers. According to the latest divisions, Ardebil Province has 6 counties-- Ardabil, Bileh Savar, Pars Abad, Khalkhal, Garmi and Meshkin Shahr --17 rural districts and 62 villages. The provincial center is Ardabil. One of the most interesting mountains of Iran, with an altitude of about 4,800 m., is Sabalan which is originally a volcanic mountain. The summit is located 41 km. from Ardebil and can be easily observed while traveling on the road to Sar Ein and Ardebil. There is a lake on top of the Sabalan Mountain, which is a major attraction for professional hikers. |  |
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