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KERMANSHAH (Kermisin of Arab geographers) , the capital of the province, is situated at anSee also: elevation of 5too ft., in 340 19' N., and 46° 59' E., about 220 M. from See also: Bagdad, and 250 M. from Teheran
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Although surrounded by fortifications with five See also: gates and three See also: miles in circuit, it is now practically an open See also: town, for the walls are in ruins and the See also: moat is choked with rubbish
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It has a population of about 40,000
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The town is situated on the high road between Teheran and Bagdad, and carries on a transit See also: trade estimated in value at £750,000 per annum
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