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Where is Kermanshah?

April 26, 2017Iran Iranian kermanshah Monarchy Persian

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Where is Kermanshah?

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Located in the western part of Iran, Kermanshah province covers an area of 24,400 square km. It has 11 districts: Kermanshah (the centre), Harsin, Sahneh, Kangavar, Sanghar, Islam Abad Gharb, Gilan Gharb, Ghasr shirin, Sar Pol Zahab, Javan Rood, and Paveh. 3. Facts & Figures (1979 census): Population (1978 est.): 1.8 million Cities: Kermanshah (now Bakhatran) was the capital with an estimated population of 350,000 (1978 est.) Languages: Farsi (official), various Arabic and Kurdish dialects, English widely used Ethnic Groups: Persian (50%), Arab (35%), indigenous or migrant tribes (15%) Religions: Christianity (40%), Islam (27%), Buddhism (14%), Judaism (8%) Defence (1978 est.): Army (2,500) Natural resources: petroleum, natural gas, coal, chromium, copper, iron ore, lead, manganese, zinc, sulphur Land use (1978 est.): arable land (10%), permanent crops (1%), permanent pastures (27%), forests and woodland (7%), other (55%) 4. Regional Overview: The people of this province are a combinat