NASA Photo ID: STS001-13-412       File Name: 10060364.jpg
Film Type: 70mm                    Date Taken: 04/14/81
Title: Tehran, Iran
Description:
Tehran,(35.5N, 51.5E) national capital of Iran is seen in this vertical
view  of northern Iran.  The city is situated on the plains between the
Elburz  Mountains and the Dashte-Kavir salt desert.  The extensive
agricultural area  to the south supports the city with farm produce.                  

Subject terms:
AGRICULTURE                             
BED (GEOLOGY)                           
CITIES                                  
DESERTS                                 
EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE)         
FLATS (LANDFORMS)                       
IRAN                                    
MOUNTAINS                               
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