The province of Kerman covers an area of 181,714 sq. km. and is located in the south east of Iran. The said province is the second largest after Khorassan, and includes 11% of the total area of the country. The main townships of the province are as follows: Baft, Bardseer, Bam, Jiroft, Rafsanjan, Zarand, Sirjan, Shahr-e-Babak, Kerman and Kahnooj City in southeastern Iran with 380,000 inhabitants, situated on a sandy plain 1749 metres above sea level. Kerman is capital of Kerman province with million inhabitants
Kerman is the largest carpet.

producing and exporting centre in Iran, but is also famous for its shwa. There are also industries like a cement plant, a textile factory, a cold-storage plant and a thermoelectric plant. The upland regions of Kerman produces cereals, cotton, sugar beets, oilseeds, fruit and vegetables. The warm regions produce rice, corn, henna and fruits. Kerman is a large producer of pistachios on the world market. The province is rich in minerals, like copper, coal, chromium, lead, zinc, uranium and aluminum, but mining has remained on a small scale. In recent times crude oil has been discovered, but is yet not exploited.
The altitudes and heights of the province are a part or the continuation of the central mountain ranges of the country. The same prolong from the volcanic folds beginning in Azarbayjan, and by branching out in the central plateau of Iran, and terminating in Baluchestan. These mountain ranges have brought about vast plains in the province of Kerman. The Bashagard and Koohbanan Mountains are the highest in this region, and include peaks such as, Toqrol, Aljerd, Palvar, Sirach, Abareq and Tahrood. Other ranges that stretch out from Yazd to Kerman and Challeh-ye-Jazmoorian, include peaks like Medvar, Shahr-e-Babak, Kooh Panj, Chehel Tan, Lalezar, Hezarbahr, Aseman and etc that rise majestically upwards.
 

Climate, Kerman

The climate in the province varies in different regions depending on the relief of the land. The north, northwest and central areas experience a dry and moderate climate, whereas in the south and southeast, the weather is warm and relatively humid. The city of Kerman and the surrounding regions have a semi-moderate and dry climate, with a maximum and minimum temperature of 39.6° C, and -7° C respectively. The average temperature during the months of March - June has been recorded as 20° - 25° C. These months are the most suitable period for travel to the said region.

History and Culture, Kerman

The history of human settlements in the territory of Kerman dates back to the 4th millennium BC. This vicinity can be considered as one of the ancient regions of Iran, and with the passage of time, valuable historical vestiges have in turn amassed here. The same throwing light on the culture, history, mode of living and governing powers of the past. In regards to natural attractions, this region boasts of sites such as, thermal and mineral springs, recreational areas, verdant spaces, altitudes and peaks, lakes, pools, protected areas and the special desert features which can be spell -binding! Tourism centers can aid at demonstrating the potentials entailed in the province.

With the increase of population, expansion and industrialization of cities including a change of scene both socially and economically, leisure time can be an important factor for the well being of man. Today, vicinities such as natural forests, national parks, parks, reservations, coastal areas, lakes, rivers and springs can be taken advantage of for rest and relaxation.

Plains and Deserts Plains and Deserts , Kerman.

 
Rivers

Halil Rood River, Jiroft.
Other Rivers, Kerman.



Altitudes and Summits

Hezar Mountain, Bam.
Joopar Mountain, Kerman.
Polvar Mountain, Kerman.
Pourkan Mountain, Rafsanjan.
Sarmashk Mountain, Jiroft.