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Zanjan (city)
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| Zanjan زنجان |
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  Zanjan
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| Country |  Iran |
| Province | Zanjan |
| Elevation | 1,638 m (5,374 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| - Total | 377,387 |
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| Time zone | IRST (UTC+3:30) |
Zanjan is the capital of Zanjan Province in northwestern Iran. It lies 298 km (186 mi) north-west of Tehran on the main highway to Tabriz and Turkey and approximately 125 km (80 mi) from the Caspian Sea.
Zanjan also hosts several universities such as:
- Zanjan University
- Zanjan University of Medical Sciences
- Islamic Azad University of Zanjan
- Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS)
Zanjan is famous for its seedless grapes. The province lies 330 km northwest of Tehran, connected to it via a freeway.
Zanjan is known for its beautiful handcrafts such as knives, traditional sandals called charoogh and malileh. Malileh is a handcraft made with silver wires. Zanjanian artists make many things like various decorative dishes and their special covers as well as silver jewelry. In ancient times, Zanjan was known for its stainless and sharp knives. But this tradition is gradually becoming extinct by introduction of Chinese knives to the market which are cheaper and more abundant. Many villagers today are traditional carpet weavers. This is perhaps Zanjan's most popular handcraft.