Karaj

Karaj is the capital of Alborz Province and one of Iran’s fastest-growing metropolitan cities, located just west of Tehran. Due to its strategic position near the capital and along major transportation routes, Karaj has developed into an important industrial, educational, and residential center. The city lies at the foothills of the Alborz Mountains, offering access to scenic landscapes such as the Chalus Road and the Amir Kabir Dam. With a mix of modern urban development and natural surroundings, Karaj plays a key role in the greater Tehran metropolitan region.