Ostan (Geography)

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Main article: Provinces of Iran

An Ostan is an official geographical subdivision located inside Iran; it is parallel to province in English. As of 2006, Iran has 30 Ostans and each Ostan has a markaz-e ostan, the capital city, and several Shahrestan. Each Ostan also has an Ostandari; an office to coordinate all governmental offices and organizations within an Ostan. The Ostandar or the head of Ostandari is the governor which is the highest authority in the subdivision.


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