Hormozgan Province

Hormozgan (Persian هرمزگان ) is one of the 31 provinces of Iran. Capital is Bandar Abbas.

In the province of 1,403,674 people ( 2006 census ). The area of ​​the province covers 70 669 square kilometers. The population density is 20 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Geography

Hormozgan is located in the south of Iran on the Strait of Hormuz ( pers: Hormoz ). She is the UAE closest province.

Geographically, it consists mostly of arid mountains and an extremely humid and hot coastal region. Many Iranians prefer the coasts in the winter holiday.

Capital of Hormozgan is Bandar Abbas, the port of Abbas. Other major cities are Bandar Lengeh, Haji Abbad, Minab, Qeschm, Jask, Bastak, Bandar Khamir, Gavbandi, appreacaite it Roudan and Abumusa.

Administrative divisions

The province is divided into eight districts:

Attractions

The Iranian Cultural Heritage Organization ( ICHO ) recorded in the province of 212 places of historical and cultural importance. Among other things, include the following locations this:

  • Emarat e Kolah Farangi, built during the Dutch occupation
  • Berkeh haye Baran, traditional water reservoirs
  • Fekri House
  • Gels - dari, traditional beach resort
  • Geno, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
  • Hara mangrove forests
  • Hara, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
  • Hindu Temple in Bandar Abbas
  • Kish Island in Persian Gulf
  • Island Qeschm
  • Latidan Bridge, built during the reign of Shah Abbas I.
  • Portuguese Castle on the island of Hormuz
  • Sa'di House
  • Various thermal springs

Universities

  • Bandar Abbas University of Medical Sciences
  • University of Hormozgan
  • Qeshm Institute of Higher Education
  • Islamic Azad University of Bandar Abbas
  • Kish University
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