Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/kohgiluyeh-and-boyer-ahmad

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1. Where is Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad?Southwestern Iran, within the Zagros Mountain range
2. How many people live in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad?Approximately 700,000 (as of recent estimates)
3. How big is Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad?Approximately 16,200 square kilometers
4. What is the capital of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad?Yasuj
5. What language do people speak in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad?Persian (official), Luri dialects, and other regional languages
6. What is the key industries?Agriculture, animal husbandry, tourism, and potential for oil/gas related activities

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