Zabol
Zabol is a city in southeastern Iran and the capital of Zabol County in Sistan and Baluchestan Province. It lies near the border with Afghanistan, on the southern edge of the Sistan plain and close to the Helmand River and the Hamun lake region. The city functions as an administrative and economic center for surrounding rural areas.
Geography and climate: Zabol sits in an arid to semi-arid climate zone, with hot summers and mild
History: The Zabol area forms part of the historic Sistan region, a crossroads of desert trade routes
Economy and education: The economy is predominantly agricultural, with crops such as wheat, barley, rice, sugar
Demographics and culture: The population includes Baluchi and Sistani communities, with Persian and Baluchi languages commonly
Transportation and infrastructure: Zabol is connected by road to other cities in the province and to border