Irak-Ajemi

Irak-Ajemi (Persian Irak), a central province of Persia, nearly coincident with ancient Media. A great portion of the surface consists of elevated tablelands, but there are also numerous fertile valleys only partly cultivated. The eastern parts are occupied by the extensive salt desert of Dasht-i-Kavir. The province contains the principal towns of the kingdom, including Teheran, the capital, and Ispahan. The industries are confined to the weaving of cloth and carpets, and the making of glass and porcelain. Area, 138,190 sq. m.; pop. estimated at a million.