Bijar ( Bîcar)

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Bijar (Turkish:bicar -Kurdish: Bîcar - بیجاڕ, Persian: بیجار) is a city located in Kurdistan Province of Iran. Its estimated population as of 2006 is 46,156. With an elevation of 1883.4 meters, Bijar is called the Roof of Iran. Bijar means the place of willow or the willow land.

The city was mentioned in the 15th century as a village in Safavid dynasty. Bijar became a town during the 19th century. During World War I it was besieged and occupied by Russian, British, and Ottoman troops.

Bijar is known internationally for its elegant and ancient carpet designs.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bijar
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Coordinates:   35°52'18"N   47°35'55"E
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