Gilan Province

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Gilan Province?Southwestern coast of the Caspian Sea, northern Iran
2. How many people live in Gilan Province?Approximately 2,530,000 people (as of recent estimates)
3. How big is Gilan Province?14,042 square kilometers (5,422 sq mi)
4. What is the capital of Gilan Province?Rasht
5. What language do people speak in Gilan Province?Gilaki (various dialects) and Persian
6. What makes Gilan Province special?Gilan is a green, green place in northern Iran with tall mountains, a big sea, and lots of rice and tea farms.

Caspian Sea: The world's largest inland body of water, bordered by Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan.
Alborz Mountains: A major mountain range in northern Iran, forming a significant geographical barrier and influencing regional climate.
Gilaki Language: An ancient Northwestern Iranian language spoken by the indigenous people of Gilan Province, distinct from Persian.
Biodiversity: The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.