Kermanshah Province
Area
25.009 km2
Capital
Kermanshah
Language (s)
Kurdish, Laki, Persian
Population
1.945.227
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Main Cities
Kermanshah, Eslamabad-e Gharb, Paveh, Harsin, Kangavar, Sonqor, Javanrud, Salas-e-babajani, Ravansar, Dalahoo, Gilan-Gharb, Sahneh, Qasr-e Shirin, Sarpol-e-Zahab
Famous Souvenir (s)
Kak, Date Sweet, Almond Stew, …
Cover (s)
Kermanshah Men's clothing: Araghchin (a kind of hat), headwear, Sokhme (worn on the shirt), Ghaba, shawl (waist scarf), Selteh, Jafi (pants), footwear, Kapank (overcoat), socks Kermanshah women’s clothing: Headwear, underwear (a long thin dress), dress (a flowery dress), Kalanje, Ghaba, Rupush (a kind of Chador), Jafi (pants)
Famous Shopping Centers
Elahieh Bazaar, Atlas gold mall, Kermanshah Traditional Bazaar, Nan berenji Bazaar, Arg shopping centre
Famous Handicraft (s)
Carpet, Kilim, Jajims or a loosely woven material, Kitchen implements, traditional kitchen wares and wooden articles, Giveh (local shoes), metal engraving, glassware, felt and leather products.
Geography
Kermanshah Province is one of the 31 provinces of Iran. The province's capital city is Kermanshah.
As it is situated between two cold and warm regions enjoys a moderate climate. Kermanshah has a moderate and mountainous climate. It rains most in winter and is moderately warm in summer.
As it is situated between two cold and warm regions enjoys a moderate climate. Kermanshah has a moderate and mountainous climate. It rains most in winter and is moderately warm in summer.
Museum (s)
Zagros Paleolithic Museum, Museum of traditional Martial art, Mo'avenalmolk Museum, Taq-e Bostan Stone Museum, Museum of Natural History, Kermanshah Museum of Anthropology, clothing and accessories Museum in Kermanshah, Museum calligraphy in Kermanshah, Kermanshah Stamp Museum, the Museum of Sports in Kermanshah
Site Attractions (s)
Tekye Biglarbeygi, Bisotun (UNESCO World Heritage Site) including Inscriptions and graffities, Char Qapi Fire Temple, Anahita Temple, Moavenolmolk Tekye, Taq-e Bostan, Ghuri Ghale cave, Dalahoo mountain, gharesoo river, Shahbazkhan mosque and bath, …