Semnani people

Semnani people
Total population
(c. 0.3 million)
Regions with significant populations
Northern Iran
Languages
Semnani
Religion
Shi'a Islam
Related ethnic groups
Other Iranian peoples

Semnani people are an Iranian people who primarily live in northern Iran and speak Semnani language. They are closely related to Mazandarani people, and their area was historically ruled by various dynasties from Tabaristan. In ancient times it was part of Parthia, and after Seleucid era it became known as Comisene.

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