Alvand


Alvand is a subrange of the Zagros Mountains in western Iran located south of the city of Hamadan in Hamadan Province. It has an elevation of.

Etymology

"Alvand" is Avestan and comes from the Avestan language word "Aurvañt", which means "quick, swift, brave; a steed, horse, racer, warrior".

Climate

Mount Alvand is situated in a geographical location that has a Mediterranean climate with spring rains.

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