The ostans (provinces) of Iran are further subdivided into counties called (). County consists of a city centre, a few (), and many villages around them. There are usually a few cities (, ) and rural agglomerations (, ) in each county. Rural agglomerations are a collection of a number of villages. One of the cities of the county is appointed as the capital of the county.
The ostans (provinces) of Iran are further subdivided into counties called (). County consists of a city centre a few (), and many villages around them. There are usually a few cities (, ) and rural agglomerations (, ) in each county Rural agglomerations are a collection of a number of villages One of the cities of the county is appointed as the capital of the county.