Ardabil City, an Iranian name with roots in Avestan, is one of the coldest cities in Iran, located in Ardabil province in the northwest of the country. The city has a history spanning over 5,000 years. The purpose of this article (Studying in Ardabil) is to familiarize readers with and describe the cultural conditions, educational environment, climate, tourism, and other aspects of this city.

Ardabil

According to the 2016 census, Ardabil has a population of 529,374 and is considered one of the major cities in Iran. The people of this city speak Azeri-Turkish, while administrative communications and educational programs are conducted in Farsi. The total area of Ardabil is 17,951.4 square kilometers.

Ardabil’s climate is characterized by its high latitude and location on the slopes of Mount Sabalan, making it one of the coldest and most mountainous provinces in Iran. The average annual temperature is below 6°C.

The city’s cold climate can be attributed to its mountainous surroundings. It experiences temperate summers, but its winters are cold with significant rainfall, particularly in the spring and autumn. This heavy rainfall supports rich vegetation in the region. The volcanic mountains in the area have also given rise to natural hot springs. Ardabil is known for its local products, including honey, sour cream and butter, halva, sunflower seeds, carpet weaving, jajim weaving, and traditional musical instruments.

Studying in Ardabil

There are 24 scientific and academic centers in this province, and Mohaghegh Ardabili University is one of the most prestigious academic centers in this city. For more information, you can visit Studying at Mohaghegh Ardabili University article.

Ardabil universities have the privilege of 18 specialized journals, 33326 scientific articles, 5050 journal articles, 21241 articles in domestic congress, and 5050 international articles have been extracted in the university centers of this province.

Transportation

This province is far away from the southern, eastern, and central provinces of Iran. The closest province to the city is East Azerbaijan Province. It is possible to travel to this city by air and land, but unfortunately, the railway network has not been built. To explore the city, you can use the buses, which usually end in the city center. Also, private and public taxis( yellow) make your trip easier.

Recreation and Tourist Places

Aadabil is one of the most important parts of Iran which has lots of natural attractions, Historical attractions, etc… Most of the historical attractions belong to the Safavid era. The recreational and touristic places of this city are: