South Khorasan Province

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is South Khorasan Province?Eastern Iran, bordering Afghanistan and Pakistan
2. What is the capital of South Khorasan Province?Birjand
3. How big is South Khorasan Province?Approximately 150,977 square kilometers (58,293 square miles)
4. How many people live in South Khorasan Province?Approximately 650,000 (as of recent estimates)
5. What language do people speak in South Khorasan Province?Persian (primary), Balochi, Kurdish dialects, and others
6. What is the key economic activities?Saffron cultivation, barberry and jujube farming, date production, livestock, carpet weaving

Arid and Semi-Arid Climate: Climates characterized by extremely low precipitation, leading to desert or steppe conditions.
Qanat System: An ancient system of underground water channels used for irrigation in arid regions.
Geomorphology: The study of the origin and evolution of terrestrial (and other planetary surface) features.
Strategic Location: A place that is important because of its position for trade, defense, or access to resources.