wetlands
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Migratory birds in Miankaleh Wetland; northern Iran
Each year, 70 to 80 thousand migratory birds, including flamingos, arrive in Miankaleh Wetland, located in the northern Iranian province of Mazandaran. (IRNA photos/January 18, 2025)
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Soustan Lagoon; tourist resort in Lahijan; northern Iran
Soustan Lagoon is located near the city of Lahijan, north of Iran in Soustan village, Gilan Province. Thanks to its desirable climate, nourishing water, rich vegetation and availability of food, it is home to various species of birds and fishes. Soustan Lagoon has high water levels in the winter and fall. This lagoon is a tourist destination for nature lovers. Rasht, Iran. July 10, 2021.IRNA.
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Iran allocates $3m for revival of Iranian wetlands
Shiraz, March 2, IRNA – Iran has allocated some $3 million for revival of Bakhtegan and Shadegan wetlands as well as wetlands surrounding the Lake of Orumiyeh in northwestern country, a senior official with Department of Environment said.