Shiraz

Country: Iran
City: Shiraz
Population: 1,955,500
Area: 240 km²

Mayor: Mohammad Hasan Asadi

Mohammad Hasan Asadi (born in 1966) holds a PhD in Business Administration. He is a member of the Islamic Council of Shiraz and has many years of experience in Shiraz Municipality, the most important of which are the head of Shiraz Municipality, the deputy head of financial administration of Shiraz Municipality, and the deputy head of finance and economy of Shiraz Municipality. Director General of Human Resources Development and Support of the Ports and Maritime Organization, Director General of Facilities and Resources of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism, Economic Advisor and Investment Attraction to the Governor of Fars, Deputy Head of Support of the Housing and Urban Development Organization of Fars Province, and Deputy Head of Planning and Development Affairs of the Governor of Shiraz are among other executive responsibilities in his executive portfolio.

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2022

Shiraz is known as one of the ancient cities of Iran and its history is related to ancient periods. Ancient monuments such as Persepolis and Parse near Shiraz, masterpieces of the Achaemenid civilization, as well as numerous ancient places around the city, are proud of the ancient historiography of this region.

Shiraz is one of the popular tourist destinations in Iran due to its long history, rich culture, and unique tourist attractions. Tourists from all over the world travel to this city to visit historical places, beautiful architecture, and enjoy the cultural spaces of Shiraz. As a city with a long history, Shiraz has different urban structures. The city is witnessing urban expansions, new constructions and the development of urban infrastructure such as roads, bridges and public service centers. Shiraz is also known as an economic center. The economic activities of this city include industrial production, services, and diverse trade. Also, tourism plays an important role in the economy of Shiraz.

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