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Christians, Jews, and Zoroastrians are the most significant religious minorities in the country, with Christians constituting the bulk.For
centuries Anzali has served as a gateway to Europe, connecting the economies of the East and West
Not surprisingly the customs authority of Anzali is at least 300 years old.Fishing is one of the leading occupations in Anzali, which is the
main producer of caviar in the country
Rice cultivation and farming are the other traditional professions of Anzali inhabitants.Some historical attractions of the city include
Pahlavi-era Mian Poshteh Palace which is now a military museum, Qajar-era (1785-1925) St
Mary Church, Anzali Clock Tower, which was originally a lighthouse, and the five-deck Mirza Kouchak Khan Cruise Ship.Anzali Lagoon and
Anzali Lagoon divides the city into two parts and is home to various indigenous and migrant birds and fish, and also draws many tourists
because of its lotus flowers and water lilies
Sorkhangol Wildlife Refuge is a heaven for birdwatchers in the wintertime.Anzali wetland, neighboring the Caspian Sea, has long been a
heaven for nature lovers and birdwatchers
Covering some 20,000 hectares, the lagoon bears international importance as being a refuge for diverse wintering water and shorebirds
It is also home to all-embracing reed beds, submerged and floating vegetation
