Factors affecting the relations of the border cities of Zahedan and Mirjaveh with their surrounding areas

In recent decades, in development research, including economic, social and ecological research, border areas and boundary effects have received great attention. Therefore, in this study, Analysis of the effect of the function of border cities on the development and transformation Peripheral areas (Case study: Zahedan and Mirjaveh cities in Sistan and Baluchestan province). The research method is applied in terms of purpose and in terms of nature and descriptive-analytical method and data and information collection is done through documentary and field methods. The statistical population includes three target categories (economic actors related to cross-border business activities, Experts and local officials and managers and a number of companies, transit, Urban business associated with borders and Culbery, The sample size was determined using Cochran formula 367. The time domain of the research has been done between 2018-2019 and the Geographic territory, including Peripheral areas the cities of Zahedan (Mehrshahr and Zibashahr neighborhoods) and Mirjaveh (Barfi neighborhood) in Sistan and Baluchestan province. In this study, four dimensions of development (environmental, social, cultural and management) has been studied in 40 indicators. The findings show that; The most important strengths affecting the Function and development relations of the border cities of Zahedan and Mirjaveh on the Peripheral areas are related to social strengths with an average of 3.55 and among the weaknesses, social weakness with an average of 3.63 and among opportunities, economic and managerial opportunities with an average 3.53 and Finally, among the types of threats, social threats with an average of 3.75 have the most impact.