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2007 Tour Of Azerbaijan (Iran)
Tour of Azerbaijan 2007 was the 22nd running of the Tour of Iran (Azerbaijan), which took place between 22 May and 29 May 2007 in Iranian Azerbaijan. The tour had 7 stages, in which Hossein Askari Hossein Askari ( fa, حسین عسگری , born March 23, 1975, in Khomeyn) is an Iranian former professional racing cyclist, who competed professionally between 2005 and 2016 for the , , and teams. During his career, Askari was suspended for ... from Iran won the first place in over all of the tour. Stages of the tour General classification References {{Tour of Azerbaijan Tour of Azerbaijan (Iran) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tour Of Iran (Azerbaijan)
Tour of Azerbaijan (Iran), also known as the Tour of Iranian Azerbaijan or Azerbaijan Tour is an annual multiple stage road bicycle racing held in Iran since 1986, named after Iranian Azerbaijan. It is a UCI 2.1 category race and is part of the UCI Asia Tour. Tour of Iran (Azerbaijan) is the most prestigious cycling tour in Iran and it is the oldest standing cycling tour in Asia. The tour routes commences from Tabriz the largest city in Iranian Azerbaijan and it passes through Lake Urmia, Urmia, Jolfa, Meshginshahr, Sareyn and Kaleybar, and then it finishes at Tabriz. History Tour of Azerbaijan (Iran) established on 1986 by Asghar Khodayari and Akbar Goharkhani with the name of ''Tour de Urmia Lake''. The stages of the tour were modified several times. In 2010 one stage of the tour was held in Nakhichevan, an autonomous republic of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan (, ; az, Azərbaycan ), officially the Republic of Azerbaijan, , also sometimes officially called the Azerbaijan Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bonab
Bonab ( az, Binab, fa, بناب; also Romanized as Bonāb and Benāb; also known as Bināb, Bunab, Binov, and Binev) is a city and capital of Bonab County, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran. Bonab is 120 km south of Tabriz (the capital of East Azerbaijan province),near Lake Urmia. According to the 2016 census, its population was 89,259. The majority of the population of Bonab speak Azerbaijani language and they are ethnically Azerbaijanis. Based on the archaeological signs found in old Bonab city explorations, the history of this city dates back six thousand years. Also the discovery of old earthenware and metal ware and signs of urban civilization prove this ancient history. Bonab has 25 registered historical monuments on the list of Iran’s national monuments, out of which, 8 are under protection. Bonab city is located on the slopes of Sahand Mountain and in the fertile plains. Handicraft production is seasonal, taking place mostly in rural areas. There are 500 important produ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anuar Manan
Anuar Manan (born 11 October 1986) is a Malaysian professional cyclist, who last rode for Malaysian amateur team Amskins Cycling Club. Career LeTua Cycling Team Manan started his career with the and showed his natural talent as a sprinter when he won two stages of the 2007 Jelajah Malaysia and the blue jersey. In the same year, he also won one stage in the Azerbaijan Tour and the Tour of Hainan. In the 2008 Jelajah Malaysia, he retained his blue jersey and won three stages. Azad University Iran His steady performance attracted several potential suitors and Manan made a decision to join Iranian team . Manan won three stages in the 2009 Jelajah Malaysia and became first rider to win the blue jersey – for the sprints classification – for three successive years. Geumsan Ginseng Asia Manan had to leave Iran because of a visa problem and then signed a contract with Korean team . Manan became the first Malaysian rider to win a stage in the Tour de Langkawi, winnin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marand
Marand ( fa, مرند; ; also Romanized as Morand) is a city and capital of Marand County, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran. Marand is among major cities in the province. It is located in the north-west of capital of the province Tabriz. Marand has been known by various names in history, such as ''Maryana'', ''Mandagarana'', and ''Maranda''. Etymology Moritz von Kotzebue and August von Haxthausen both described local legends that placed the burial spot of Noah's wife at Marand. Both authors contended that the name of the city means "the mother lies here," referring to Noah's wife. According to Kotzebue: History The history of the town goes back to the pre-Islamic era. Between 815 till 850, Marand was primarily controlled by Mohammad ibn Ba'ith who was Iranicized to a considerable extent.Minorsky, “Marand” in ''Encyclopaedia of Islam''. P. Bearman , Th. Bianquis, C.E. Bosworth, E. van Donzel and W.P. Heinrichs (eds.). Vol. 6, (1991): p. 504 "According to one of al-Tabari' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jolfa, Iran (city)
fa, جلفا; also Romanized as Jolfā, Julfa, and Dzhulfi) is a city and capital of Jolfa County, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 4,983, in 1,365 families. Jolfa is located to the north of Tabriz, separated by the Aras River from its northern neighbor and namesake, the town of Julfa in the Republic of Azerbaijan. Demographically, Azerbaijanis constitute the majority of residents, while Kurds constitute a minority. Monuments * Saint Stepanos Monastery * Jolfa Water Mill * Chapel of Chupan The Chapel of Chupan is a small, historic Armenian church building in a mountain valley west of Jolfa near the Aras River in East Azerbaijan Province, Iran. It was built in the 16th century and rebuilt in 1836. It is part of Iran's "Armenian Mo ... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Jolfa, Iran (city) Populated places in Jolfa County Cities in East Azerbaijan Province ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharafkhaneh
Sharafkhaneh ( fa, شرفخانه; also Romanized as Sharafkhāneh, Sharifkhane, Sharifkhaneh, and Sheraf-Khane; also known as Bandar-e Sharafkhāneh) is a city in the Central District of Shabestar County, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran. Sharafkhaneh is situated on Lake Urmia Lake Urmia; az, اۇرمۇ گؤلۆ, script=Arab, italic=no, Urmu gölü; ku, گۆلائوو رمیەیێ, Gola Ûrmiyeyê; hy, Ուրմիա լիճ, Urmia lich; arc, ܝܡܬܐ ܕܐܘܪܡܝܐ is an endorheic salt lake in Iran. The lake is .... At the 2016 census, its population was 4,244, in 1,446 families. References Populated places in Shabestar County Cities in East Azerbaijan Province {{Shabestar-geo-stub fa:شرفخانه ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohammad Rajablou
Mohammad Rajablou ( fa, محمد رجبلو; born 6 April 1985) is an Iranian cyclist. Major results ;2007 : 1st Stage 6 Tour of Iran (Azerbaijan) ;2010 : 8th Overall International Presidency Tour ;2012 : 3rd Overall Tour of Vietnam ;2016 : 1st Stage 4 Tour of Japan : 6th Overall Tour de Singkarak Tour de Singkarak (abbreviated TdS) is an annual professional road bicycle racing stage race held in West Sumatra, Indonesia, and named after the Lake Singkarak. First staged in 2009, Tour de Singkarak is classified by the Union Cycling Inte ... ;2017 : 2nd National Road Race Championships : 2nd National Time Trial Championships : 9th Road race, Asian Road Championships ;2018 : 2nd Team time trial, Asian Road Championships References 1985 births Living people Iranian male cyclists Cyclists at the 2014 Asian Games Cyclists at the 2018 Asian Games Asian Games competitors for Iran People from Bukan {{Iran-cycling-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Urmia
Urmia or Orumiyeh ( fa, ارومیه, Variously transliterated as ''Oroumieh'', ''Oroumiyeh'', ''Orūmīyeh'' and ''Urūmiyeh''.) is the largest city in West Azerbaijan Province of Iran and the capital of Urmia County. It is situated at an altitude of above sea level, and is located along the Shahar River on the Urmia Plain. Lake Urmia, one of the world's largest salt lakes, lies to the east of the city, and the mountainous Turkish border area lies to the west. Urmia is the 10th-most populous city in Iran. At the 2012 census, its population was 667,499, with 197,749 households. The majority of the city's residents are Azerbaijanis, with a large minority of Kurds, and a smaller number of Assyrians, and Armenians, as well as Persian-speakers who moved to the city mostly for employment. The city is the trading center for a fertile agricultural region where fruits (especially apples and grapes) and tobacco are grown. Even though the majority of the residents of Urmia are Musli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malekan
Malekan (Romanized as Malekān; formerly, Malik Kandi (ترکی آذربایجانی: مَلِك كَندی), also Romanized as Malek Kandī and Malikkand) is a city in the Central District of Malekan County, East Azerbaijan province, Iran Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, and also called Persia, is a country located in Western Asia. It is bordered by Iraq and Turkey to the west, by Azerbaijan and Armenia to the northwest, by the Caspian Sea and Turkmeni ..., and serves as capital of the county. At the 2006 census, its population was 23,989 in 6,356 households. The following census in 2011 counted 25,312 people in 7,284 households. The latest census in 2016 showed a population of 27,431 people in 8,467 households. References Malekan County Cities in East Azerbaijan Province Populated places in East Azerbaijan Province Populated places in Malekan County {{Malekan-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghader Mizbani
Ghader Mizbani Iranagh ( fa, قادر میزبانی ایرانق, born 6 September 1975 in Tabriz) is an Iranian former professional road bicycle racer, who rode professionally between 2001 and 2018 for the Telekom Malaysia Cycling Team, the , Brisaspor, the and the . Mizbani won the overall standings of the UCI Asia Tour twice – in 2005–06 and 2008–09. Mizbani won the Iranian National Road Race Championships three times and the Iranian National Time Trial Championships twice. Major results ;1996 : 2nd Overall Tour of Mevlana ;1998 : 1st Time trial, Asian Games ;1999 : 3rd Overall Tour of Azerbaijan ::1st Stages 1, 3 & 8 : 4th Time trial, Asian Road Championships : 8th Overall Tour of Saudi Arabia ;2000 : 1st Overall Tour of Azerbaijan ;2001 : National Road Championships ::1st Road race ::1st Time trial : 1st Overall Tour of Saudi Arabia ::1st Stages 1 & 3 ( ITT) : 2nd Overall Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey ::1st Stages 3 & 5 : 5th Time trial, Asian Road C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iranian Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan or Azarbaijan ( fa, آذربایجان, ''Āzarbāijān'' ; az-Arab, آذربایجان, ''Āzerbāyjān'' ), also known as Iranian Azerbaijan, is a historical region in northwestern Iran that borders Iraq, Turkey, the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, Armenia, and the Republic of Azerbaijan. Iranian Azerbaijan includes three northwestern Iranian provinces: West Azerbaijan, East Azerbaijan and Ardabil. Some authors also include Zanjan in this list, some in a geographical sense, others only culturally (due to the predominance of the Azeri Turkic population there). The region is mostly populated by Azerbaijanis, with minority populations of Kurds, Armenians, Tats, Talysh, Assyrians and Persians. Iranian Azerbaijan is the land originally and historically called Azerbaijan; the Azerbaijani-populated Republic of Azerbaijan appropriated the name of the neighbouring Azerbaijani-populated region in Iran during the 20th century. Historic Azerbaijan was called ''Atropate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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