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Explore Kunik in Iran
Kunik in the region of Ostān-e Alborz is a town in Iran - some 40 mi or ( 65 km ) West of Tehran , the country's capital city .
Current time in Kunik is now 04:36 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tehran " with a UTC offset of 3.5 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Hoseynabad-e Hapeshlu, Chaqu-ye Pa'in, Argheshabad, Arababad, and Ahmadabad. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Hoseynabad-e Hapeshlu . Where to go and what to see in Kunik ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Payam International Airport
Payam Airport is an international cargo airport located in Karaj 40 km from Tehran, Iran. The airport was established in 1990 but wasn't opened officially until 1997. Payam Aviation Services Co. operate the Payam Airport as well Payam Airline, Payam Special Economic Zone and Postal hub in Payam.
Located at 35.78 50.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Bid Kaneh explosion
Bidganeh arsenal explosion was a large explosion that occurred about 13:30 local time, 12 November 2011 in Iran's Moddares garrison missile base (also referred to as Shahid Modarres missile base). 17 members of the Revolutionary Guards were killed in this incident, including Major General Hassan Moqaddam, described as "a key figure in Iran's missile programme".
Located at 35.62 50.88 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Pearl Palace
Pearl Palace (kakh-e Morvarid in Persian, also known as kahk-e Shams - (كاخ مرواريد is a large estate designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation on instructions from Shams Pahlavi, elder sister of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran. It was built in 1966 and it is located in Mehrshahr near Karaj, Iran. The majority of the complex is currently occupied by a local Baseej chapter who are neglecting its upkeep.
Located at 35.79 50.89 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Tankaman District
Tankaman District is a district in Nazarabad County, Alborz Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 16,310, in 4,135 families. The District has one rural district (dehestan): Tankaman Rural District. The seat of the rural district is located at Tankaman.
Located at 35.88 50.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
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