Ahvahz
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Ahvahz
الدمام | |
|---|---|
.jpg)     From top: Ahvahz Canal; Baraza Avenue; Al-Havat Grand Mosque; Fahoud Valley District; Bayside Promenade at night | |
| Country | Emmiria |
| Province | Ahvahz |
| First settled | 1123 |
| Area | |
| • Land | 800 km2 (300 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 800 km2 (300 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 1,471 km2 (568 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Population | |
| • City | 2,252,523 |
Ahvahz is a port city in Emmiria. It is located on the western coast of the nation on the shore of the Albarine Sea. It has a population of over 2.2 million, making it the fifth largest city in Emmiria. It is a major hub for the Emmirian oil and petroleum industry, and is home to the largest port in Emmiria, Ahvahz National Sea Port. The population is closely linked to the city through social, economic, and cultural ties. Ahvahz is home to multiple domestic and international businesses and organizations, and is an economic hub in Eastern Adula. It has close ties to nearby countries, specifically Alcarres, Alonnisosa, and Jiddiya.