Kurdistan Province

  • President of Kurdistan Region of Iraq Meets Iran FM

    Photo:Marzieh Mousavi

    President of Kurdistan Region of Iraq Meets Iran FM

    Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Nichervan Barzani, who has traveled to Tehran, met and talked with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on Monday afternoon (May 6).

  • Iran’s Zaribar Lake bursts its banks

    Photo: Seyed Mosleh Pirkhezranian

    Iran’s Zaribar Lake bursts its banks

    Zaribar Lake is one of the tourist attractions in Iran’s western province of Kurdistan which is located near the border city of Marivan, some 125 kilometers to the northwest of the provincial capital of Sanandaj. The lake has burst its banks this year for a second time in the past 20 years, causing water to go to the surrounding areas, including an sports stadium and walkways in Marivan

  • Spring Nature of Kordestan

    Photo: Seyed Mosleh Pirkhezranian

    Spring Nature of Kordestan

    Kordestan province is a mountainous region, which is one of the highest provinces in the country with an altitude of about 2,000 meters above sea level. The average annual rainfall in the province is 500 mm, and the height difference between the highest and lowest parts of the province is about 2,400 meters. Mount Shahou in the southwest of the province with a height of 3,300 meters is the highest and Alot area in Baneh with a height of about 900 meters is the lowest point of the province.This height difference has led to different climates, and this issue is important from the point of view of tourism, because in terms of climate diversity and the presence of natural and topographical effects, Kordestan province has diverse and valuable attractions. Undoubtedly, Kordestan province has many natural and tourist attractions. which prompts travelers to travel to this beautiful province to watch the rainbow of spring colors in the beautiful season of nature's awakening and enjoy its beauty.

  • Children of Kaku Zakaria

    Photo: Seyed Mosleh Pirkhezranian

    Children of Kaku Zakaria

    Kaku Zakaria is a village in Sershio district of Marivan city in Kurdistan province. The population of this village is 38 families and the primary school of the village hosts the students of this area. In the snowy days of winter, in addition to learning their lessons, students experience interesting moments with each other.

  • Border market reopened in west Iran

    Border market reopened in west Iran

    The Hangeh-ye Zhal border market which was closed about six years ago was re-opened at a ceremony held in Baneh in the western Iranian province of Kurdistan, on September 13, 2023. (IRNA photos/Seyed Mosleh Pirkhezranian)

  • President Raisi meets Shia, Sunni clerics of Kurdistan

    President Raisi meets Shia, Sunni clerics of Kurdistan

    Sanandaj, IRNA – Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi held talks with Sunni and Shia clerics in Kurdistan Province during his one-day trip to the western region on Thursday.

  • Spring nature of Qaradagh area in Iran

    Spring nature of Qaradagh area in Iran

    The photo album depicts the spring nature of the Qaradagh area, Serishabad District, Qorveh County, Kurdistan Province, Iran. April 6, 2021. IRNA

  • Nature of Iran's Kilaneh Village in winter

    Nature of Iran's Kilaneh Village in winter

    The photo album depicts the beautiful winter nature of Kilaneh village in Abidar Rural District, in the Central District of Sanandaj County, Kurdistan Province, Iran. March 2, 2021. IRNA/ Seyed Mosleh Pirkhezranian

  • Zarivar Lake in Kurdistan, Iran

    Zarivar Lake in Kurdistan, Iran

    Zarivar Lake is the most important and unique attraction in the west of Iran, Kurdistan province. This lake is located at an altitude of 1,285m from sea level, and its width and length are 1.6 and 5 km, respectively. Marivan County, Kurdistan Province, Iran, October 6, 2020. IRNA/ Seyed Mosleh Pirkhazranian