Gilan province
province of Iran
Gilan is a small province in Iran. It covers about 1% of the total area of Iran (14711 kms). Guilan has a population of 2,410,523 and the population density is 172 people per square kilometer. There are many cities in Guilan, including Rasht (at its center), Lahidjan, Anzali, and Rudsar. The Caspian Sea borders the North of Guilan.
Gilan Province
اُستان گیلان | |
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 Location of Gilan within Iran | |
| Coordinates: 37°16′39″N 49°35′20″E / 37.2774°N 49.5890°E | |
| Country | Iran |
| Capital | Rasht |
| Counties | 16 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14,042 km2 (5,422 sq mi) |
| Population (2006)[1] | |
| • Total | 2,404,861 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (440/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+03:30 (IRST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+04:30 (IRST) |
| Main language(s) | Gilaki Talysh Persian Tati Azerbaijani |
Foods
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- Rudkhan Castle
References
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