Babol

Babol (بابل) is a city in the Iranian province of Mazandaran, north-east of Tehran and about 40 kilometers from Sari. It is the region's chief commercial centre and was once the major trading center of northern Iran. The population is estimated at 283,617 as of 2006^[update].[1]

History

Founded in the 16th century, it was built on the site of the ancient city of Mamter (deriving from "Mah Mithra" "great Mithra). Babol was formerly called Barforushdeh and Barforush afterwards.

Geography and climate

The city is located approximately 20 kilometers south of Caspian Sea on the west bank of Babol Rood River and receives abundant annual rainfall. Babol borders Babolsar to the north, Qaem Shahr and Savad Kooh to the east, and Amol to the west. Babol University is famous for its breathtaking environment.

Map showing the location of Babol county as well as Babol city in Mazandaran.

Landmarks

The ruins of Shah Abbas I's palace are located in the city.

Economy

Food and textiles — as well as other processed goods — are produced. Fruits grown and processed in Babol include oranges, lemons, and tangerines. There are many rice farms around the city, and tea, tobacco, and cotton were processed in the past — about 20 years ago. Babol is more commercial compared to most nearby cities.

Colleges and universities

Universities include:

• Babol Noshirvani University of Technology (7th stage in Iran)
• Babol University of Medical Sciences
• Mazandaran University of Science and Technology
• University of Mazandaran
• Payam noor University
• Islamic Azad University
• Sama College

Sport

Babol is home to Iranian Basketball Super League side BEEM Mazandaran BC who play in the Shahid Sajoodi Arena. BEEM has also a popular vollyeball team in Iranian superligue in 2008-2009. Except these teams Babol has also has famous sportman in table tennis like [['Noshad Alamian']] and others.

External links

Wikisource has the text of the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica article Barfurush.

• Babol Noshirvani University of Technology

Coordinates: 36°33′N 52°41′E / 36.55°N 52.683°E / 36.55; 52.683

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