Kerman is one of the 30 provinces of Iran. It is in the south-east of the country. Its center is Kerman. The province of Kerman is the second largest in Iran, 181,714 km². The population of the province is about 2 million. The main townships of Kerman province are: Baft, Bardseer, Bam, Jiroft, Rafsanjan, Zarand, Sirjan, Shahr-e-Babak, Kerman, Mahan and Kahnooj. province of Iran File links The following pages link to this file: Kerman Province Wikipedia:In the news section on the Main Page/Candidates/Archive 1 Categories: GFDL images ... Iran consists of 30 provinces: Provinces are governed from a local center, mostly the largest local city. ... Map of Iran and surrounding countries, showing location of Kerman Kerman (in Persian: کرمان) is a city in Iran. ... Bam or BAM may mean: Bam, Iran Bam Province, Burkina Faso ISO 639 code for Bambara language Bam Margera An onomatopoeia for a sound. ... Map of Iran and surrounding countries, showing the location of Jiroft. ... Rafsanjan (Persian: رفسنجان) is a city in Iran, in the province of Kerman. ... Zarand is a town in the Kerman province of Iran. ... Sirjan is a city in South of Iran, in Kerman province. ... Map of Iran and surrounding countries, showing location of Kerman Kerman (in Persian: کرمان) is a city in Iran. ...

In the year 1996, 52.9% of Kerman's population lived in urban areas, and 46% in the rural vicinities, the remaining 1.1% accounted as non residents. The city of Kerman (population: 400,000) embraces about 80% of the urban population, being the most developed and largest cities of the province. Map of Iran and surrounding countries, showing location of Kerman Kerman (in Persian: کرمان) is a city in Iran. ...

Geography

An ancient ice house, called a yakhchal, built in Kerman, Iran, during the middle ages, for storing ice during summers.

The altitudes and heights of the province are the continuation of the central mountain ranges of Iran. They extend from the volcanic folds beginning in Azarbaijan, and by branching out in the central plateau of Iran, terminate in Baluchestan. These mountain ranges have brought about vast plains in the province of Kerman. The Bashagard and Koohbanan Mountains are the highest in this region, and include peaks such as, Toghrol, Aljerd, Palvar, Sirach, Abareq and Tahrood. Other ranges that stretch out from Yazd to Kerman and Challeh-ye-Jazmoorian, include peaks like Medvar, Shahr-e-Babak, Kooh Panj, Chehel Tan, Lalezar, Hezarbahr, Aseman and others. Download high resolution version (600x652, 304 KB)A yakhchal, built near Kerman, Iran, several centuries ago, was used for storing ice during summers. ... Download high resolution version (600x652, 304 KB)A yakhchal, built near Kerman, Iran, several centuries ago, was used for storing ice during summers. ... Yakh-chal A yakh-chāl is an ancient natural refrigerator. ... Map of Iran and surrounding countries, showing location of Kerman Kerman (in Persian: کرمان) is a city in Iran. ... The city of Yazd, as seen from the tall minarets of its 12th century mosque. ...

Most of the province is largely steppe or sandy desert, although there are some oases where dates, oranges (said to be the best in Iran), and pistachios are cultivated. The province is dependent on qanats (underground water channels) for its irrigation. In the central parts, Mount Hezar is the highest peak, 4465 meters above sea level. Binomial name Phoenix dactylifera L. The Date Palm Phoenix dactylifera is a palm, extensively cultivated for its edible fruit. ... Orange—specifically, sweet orange—refers to the citrus tree Citrus sinensis and its fruit. ... Binomial name Pistacia vera L. The Pistachio (Pistacia vera, Anacardiaceae; sometimes placed in Pistaciaceae) is a small tree up to 10 m tall, native to southwestern Asia (Iran west to the Levant). ... Some 3,000 years ago the Persians learned how to dig underground aqueducts that would bring mountain ground water to the plains. ...

The climate in the province varies in different regions. The north, northwest, and central areas experience a dry and moderate climate, whereas in the south and southeast, the weather is warm and relatively humid. The city of Kerman and the surrounding regions have a semi-moderate and dry climate, with a maximum and minimum temperature of 39.6° C, and -7° C respectively. The average temperature during the months of March - June has been recorded as 20° - 25° C. These months are the most suitable period for traveling and tourism. Map of Iran and surrounding countries, showing location of Kerman Kerman (in Persian: کرمان) is a city in Iran. ...

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History and culture

13th century tomb of a Persian Poet, Mahan, Kerman province.

Kerman is as old as history; - Kerman province is considered a paradise for palaeontologists given the abundance of vertebrate fossils from different geological eras. Mahan, Kerman, Iran. ... Mahan, Kerman, Iran. ...

Fossils which have already been identified are Placodermi (jawed and jawless armoured fish dating back to Devonian era or first geological era (395 to 365 million years ago).

Dinosaurs and their traces dating back to the Jurassic era (195 to 65 million years ago) and fossils of mammals from the Third Geological Era (ranging from two to seven million years ago).

The history of human settlements in the territory of Kerman dates back to the 4th millennium BC.

This vicinity can be considered as one of the ancient regions of Iran, and with the passage of time, valuable historical vestiges have in turn amassed here. Jiroft is an example, where a previously unknown settlement dating back to around 2500BC has just been established by archeologists. Map of Iran and surrounding countries, showing the location of Jiroft. ...

Historical documents refer to Kerman as "Karmania," "Kermania", "Germania" and "Žermanya," which means bravery and combat. Geographers have recorded Kerman's ancient name as "Go'asheer" (Bardesheer).

Suffice to say that Kerman is well in abundance of historical sites and landmarks, 283 in total, according to Iran's Cultural Heritage Organization.

Kerman today

Kerman is a province rich in historical sites and monuments.

Kerman is prone to natural disasters. A recent flood for example, un-earthed the archeological ancient city of Jiroft, located south of Kerman province. Arg-é Bam on the other hand, the world's largest adobe structure, was destroyed in an earthquake in december 2003. And on February 22, 2005, a major earthquake killed hundreds of residents in the town of Zarand and several nearby villages in north Kerman. For more information, please see 2005 Zarand earthquake. Download high resolution version (600x768, 459 KB)Bagh e Shazdeh, Kerman, Qajar era, Iran. ... Download high resolution version (600x768, 459 KB)Bagh e Shazdeh, Kerman, Qajar era, Iran. ... Map of Iran and surrounding countries, showing the location of Jiroft. ... Arg e Bam, before the 2003 earthquake. ... February 22 is the 53rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... An earthquake is a phenomenon that results from and is powered by the dynamic release of stored energy that radiates seismic waves. ... Zarand is a town in the Kerman province of Iran. ... 2005 Zarand earthquake hit the city of Zarand and several villages in Kerman province of Iran on February 22, 2005. ...

In regard to natural attractions, this region has sites such as thermal and mineral springs, recreational areas, verdant spaces, altitudes and peaks, lakes, pools, protected areas and the special desert features for adventure seekers. Especially if coupled with tourism. Where else can one find ancient abandoned citadels such as Arg-é Bam or Rayen castle preserved two thousand years in a desert? Arg e Bam, before the 2003 earthquake. ... Rayen castle has benn well preserved, considering the numerous natural disasters that have been destroying similar structures nearby. ...

Kerman is where a large portion of Iran's auto industry is based. Sirjan, a specially designated economic zone, is considered a passage-way for transfer of imported commercial goods from the south (through the Persian Gulf). Arg e Jadid, is another specially designated economic zone of Iran, located in Kerman province. Sirjan is a city in South of Iran, in Kerman province. ... Map of the Persian Gulf. ...

Colleges and universities

Kerman province contains the following universities:

• 1. Kerman University of Medical Sciences
  2. Rafsanjan University of Vali Asr
  3. Shahid Bahonar University
  4. Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences
  5. Islamic Azad University of Baft
  6. Islamic Azad University of Zarand
  7. Islamic Azad University of Kerman
  8. Islamic Azad University of Jiroft
  9. Islamic Azad University of Bam
  10. Islamic Azad University of Bardseer
  11. Kerman Khaje-Nasir Higher Education Center

External links

• Official website of Kerman Governorship
• Tourist information on Kerman
• Noncommercial Guide to Kerman Rugs & Carpets
• Kerman Cultural Heritage Organization
• Kerman Specially Designated Economic Zone

Provinces of Iran
Ardabil | Bushehr | Chahar Mahaal and Bakhtiari | East Azarbaijan | Isfahan | Fars | Guilan | Golestan | Hamadan | Hormozgan | Ilam | Kerman | Kermanshah | Khuzestan | Kohkiluyeh and Buyer Ahmad | Kurdistan | Lorestan | Markazi | Mazandaran | North Khorasan | Qazvin | Qom | Razavi Khorasan | Semnan | Sistan and Baluchistan | South Khorasan | Tehran | West Azarbaijan | Yazd | Zanjan