Gilan province
Gilan is a small province in Iran. It covers about 1% of the total area of Iran (14711 kms). Guilan has a population of 2,410,523 and the population density is 172 people per square kilometer. There are many cities in Guilan, including Rasht (at its center), Lahidjan, Anzali, and Rudsar. The Caspian Sea borders the North of Guilan.
اُستان گیلان | |
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Coordinates: 37°16′39″N 49°35′20″E / 37.2774°N 49.5890°ECoordinates: 37°16′39″N 49°35′20″E / 37.2774°N 49.5890°E | |
Country | Iran |
Capital | Rasht |
Counties | 16 |
Area | |
• Total | 14,042 km2 (5,422 sq mi) |
Population (2006)[1] | |
• Total | 2,404,861 |
• Density | 171.262/km2 (443.567/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+03:30 (IRST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+04:30 (IRST) |
Main language(s) | Gilaki Talysh Persian Tati Azerbaijani |
Foods
Castles
- Bandebon Castle
- Rudkhan Castle
Gilan Province Media
Iran forests, Gilan
Beaker, 1100–1000 BC, Marlik
Rice cultivation in Lahijan, Gilan
References
Other websites
Media related to Gilan Province at Wikimedia Commons