Fars Province

Fars Province spans 122,400 square kilometers across three climate zones, from cold mountainous regions to warm southern plains near the Persian Gulf.

The region served as the center of the Achaemenid Empire during the 6th century BC, with Persepolis and Pasargadae established as capital cities.

The province demonstrates Persian heritage through multiple ethnic groups, including Persians, Qashqai, Lurs, Arabs, Kurds, Georgians, and Circassians.

Shiraz International Airport connects Fars Province with major cities and countries, offering direct flights to Dubai, Syria, Turkey, and domestic destinations.

The province contains 29 administrative counties, each managing local affairs while maintaining agricultural production of wheat, citrus fruits, and dates.

Location: Iran

Capital city: Shiraz

Shares border with: Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province, Kerman Province, Yazd Province, Isfahan Province, Bushehr Province, Hormozgan Province

GPS coordinates: 29.62500,52.53167

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:17