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Artificial Lake in Tehran Attracts Migratory Birds

Ian’s capital Tehran has created a new eco-system for migratory birds from eastern Europe and northern Siberia.

Building on the catchment areas of Chitgar Lake (Martyrs of Persian Gulf), Tehran officials have provided an appropriate environment to attract the migratory birds during autumn season who settle in large groups in the lake.

Chitgar Lake is an artificial and recreational in the north of Chitgar Park in western Tehran. The complex has a total area of around 250 hectares; 130 hectares across the lake and 120 hectares on its coastal zone and resorts.

Fatemeh Askarieh

Fatemeh Askarieh is an Iranian journalist working on a range of fields including culture, art, lifestyle, cultural heritage, and tourism. She has been working with the Iran Front Page (IFP) Media Group for 10 years, and is currently the head of the Art and Lifestyle Department.

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