Geographical Features
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The Province of Kordestan covering an area of 24998 sq kms, it is bounded on the north by the western Azarbayjan, on the south by Kermanshah, on the east by Hamadan and Zanjan, and on the west by Iraq.
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Climate Because of winds from the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlanti Ocean, the amount of annual precipitation is comparatively high in this province. In general, the mountainous areas and plateaus have cold winter and mild summer.
Mountains
The Zagros range, stretching From the border with Armenia in the north-west to the Persian Gulf, runs through Kordestan. The highest mountain is Mt.Shahoo, in Marivan in the south of the province. The other considerably high mountains are Chehel Cheshmeh, Badr, Darvazeh and Panjeh Ali, There are also many mountains scattered all over the province. including Siyah Mansoor, Shahneshin. Arbaba, Owraman, Piran and Abidar (in Sanadaj).
The People, Language and Religion
Kordestan is the home of the Kurds who are (as most of the Iranian Peoples) descendents of the Aryan tribes. Kursish, a language which has seen scant modification over the centuries, is spoken in various dialects throughout the province.
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The vast majority of the Kurds are Muslims, of the Sunnite branch. Nomadic way of life also found all over the province. The most significant tribes are as follows: Sheykh Esma'ili, Dorraji, Soorsoori, Lak, Soomari, Golbaghi and Qalqali.
Political Subdivisions
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Kordestan includes eight cities. Sanandaj is the provincial capital and the following are its other cities: Baneh, Bidar, Saqqez, Divandarreh, Qorveh, Marivan and Kamyaran. |
Sanadaj Located 512 Kms west of Tehran, Sanandaj is 1480 meters above sea level. Surrounded by mountains, its weather is pleasant in spring and autumn. This city, in which there are several historical buildings dates back to 400 years ago and is the trade center of the province The following are the most significant points of interest in Sanandaj.
Handicrafts
Carpet weaving is of high signiticance in Kordestan. The carpets woven in Sanandnj and Bijar have elaborate patterns and charming designs. The other handicarafts produced in this province are as follows: jajims (fine carpets made of wool or cotton), gelims (rugs made of goats' hair), givehs (light cotton summer shoes needlework, crochetwork, Prayer carpets and regional jewellery. Each of these handicrafts is delicate and beautiful, suitable to be Kept as a Souvenir. |
