GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Alborz Mountains
The Alborz, also spelled Elburz, extend across northern Iran south of the Caspian Sea. Tehran lies near their southern foothills, while the Caspian coastal lowlands lie north.
Fast Facts
- Mount Damavand is a volcanic summit within the Alborz region.
- The southern Caspian coast is much wetter than much of interior Iran.
- The range separates contrasting landscapes over a short distance.
Connected lessons
- Alborz MountainsMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Mount DamavandRelated places
- Zagros MountainsRelated places
- Caspian SeaRelated places
- Dasht-e KavirRelated places