About Noor as a seashore capital of Iran

      Noor is located in the southern coast of the Caspian Sea, in Northern Province of Iran, Mazandaran. Since the several rivers pass through the city, both the banks of the rivers as well as the beach of the sea with plain sand potentially form excellent tourist attractions in the city.

 The availability of good fertile land including paddy fields around the city forms a beautiful landscape which is also very pleasant to visitors.

      Noor Forest Park as the biggest forest park of the Middle East is located at a distance of 5 km. from the city center, close to the sea and gives Noor the unique destination for many tourists who are visiting north of Iran.

      There are several universities in Noor including international branch of Tarbiat Moddares University.

Noor has introduced several scientists, scholars, poets, musicians and religious leaders to the nation and the world. This means that a significant cultural environment exists in the city.

      Along with Hotels, Motels and Sea Resorts many guest houses (Mehman Pazir) are available for the tourists.

      Noor is one of fastest growing cities in Iran.

Noor City Council and Municipality are planning several big projects to change the city from a tourist city to a coastal capital city of Iran.

Noor Municipality welcomes all investors to attend several projects in the region.

•        Population: 105,894(2006)

•        Elevation: -22 to over 3000 m

•        Area: 2675 km²

•     Distance to Tehran 243 km

•        Religion: Islam, Christian

•        Language: Mazandarani (Tabari), Persian

Climate

      Noor naturally comes under the influence of the geographical latitudes, Alborz heights, elevation from sea level, and distance from the sea, local and regional air currents, and versatile vegetation cover. Therefore, prompting the climate of the province to be divided into three types:  
-Moderate Caspian weather with hot, humid summers, and mild, humid winters
-Moderate mountainous weather with long, cold, and freezing winters and mild and short summers 
-Cold mountainous weather with long freezing winters and short cool summers. There is often snowfall during most of the seasons in this region, which continues until midsummer.

History

Noor is one of the most ancient cities of west Mazandaran. It derives its name from the Noor River which crosses the city.

On the encroachment of the Aryans and the migration of natives, the new settlers, came under the Achaemenian rulers for a period of time.

In the year 30 A.H. during the caliphate of Osman, Saad-Ebne-Aas, the governor of Kufeh, conquered the coasts of Tabarestan, Roomian, and Damavand. 
During the caliphate of Abou Jafar Mansour (136-158 A.H.), the second Abbasi Caliph, the people of Tabarestan revolted against him continuously. Ultimately, Vandad Hormoz established an independent dynasty in Tabarestan in 167 A.H. In the year 426 A.H. Sultan Mahmoud Qaznavi entered Tabarestan via Gorgan and was responsible for heavy damages.
Sultan Mohammad Kharazmshah invaded Tabarestan in the year 606 A.H. Thereafter, the Mongols governed the region and finally were overthrown by the Teimoorids. 
On the death of Amir Teimoor, Sa'adat Marashi (807-850 A.H.) returned to the region and took over the power, but lost the same during the reign of Shah Abbas I.
After the dissolution of the feudal government of Tabarestan, which held power till the year 1006 A.H., the region was dominated by Shah Abbas I and his successors.
During the reign of Nader Shah, a ship building foundry or workshop was established in Mazandaran in order to confront with enemies specially the Russians. During the reign of Fathali Shah Qajar, the verdant region of Mazandaran has been paid due attention as a recreational area. A network of roads has been constructed in this region, as in other parts of the country. Suitable environmental conditions, pleasant and moderate climate, beautiful natural landscapes, and proximity to Teheran, have caused this province to be one of the main recreational and tourism areas of the country.
Besides catering to the local or native inhabitants, Mazandaran Province, has offered refuge to many other communities such as the Balooch, Turks, Lors, Afqhans, Kurds, Georgians, and the Armenians, who have upheld their respective traditions and culture till now.

Language: 
The Tabari or Mazandarani language is the ancient language of the Iranians or (Persian) dialect. This was one of the languages that did not come under the influence of others, such as the foreign languages of the Mongols, Arabic and the Tatar, and remains till this date in various dialects in the region. Reputed scholars and poets have been raised in this territory, for example, Nima the famous contemporary poet of Iran.

Traveling

By plane:                                 

  There are weekly flights scheduled to and from the Iranian Capital Tehran and Noshahr Airport.

  The Airport is located in the west and less than 50 kilometers from city center. Shared and Airport taxis are available in the airport parking.

By car:                                        

  There are many automobiles and cars route from/to the main cities next or near by Noor.

Noor is connected to Iranian Capital Tehran with 2 main roads called Haraz and Kandavan.

By bus:

   There is a main bus terminal in Noor. So it's easy to get around in the county by buses. City buses have destinations to some major cities in Iran and all cities nearby.