Kurdistan Province facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kurdistan Province
استان کردستان
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Location of Kurdistan Province within Iran
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| Country |  Iran |
| Capital | Sanandaj |
| Counties | 10 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29,137 km2 (11,250 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,603,011 |
| • Density | 55.0163/km2 (142.4917/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+03:30 (IRST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+04:30 (IRST) |
| Main language(s) | Persian (official) local languages: Kurdish Azerbaijani |
Kurdistan Province (Persian: استان کردستان, Ostān-e Kurdistān) is one of the 31 provinces in the country of Iran. A province is like a large region or state within a country. The main city and capital of Kurdistan Province is Sanandaj.
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 Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Iraq |
West Azerbaijan Province | Zanjan Province | |
| Halabja Governorate, Iraq |
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| Kermanshah Province | Hamadan Province |
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About Kurdistan Province
Kurdistan Province is located in the western part of Iran. It shares borders with other Iranian provinces. It also borders two areas in Iraq, which are Halabja Governorate and Sulaymaniyah Governorate. This makes it an important border region.
The province covers a total area of about 29,137 square kilometers. This is a large area, similar to the size of some smaller countries.
People and Languages
In 2011, the population of Kurdistan Province was over 1.6 million people. This means many families and communities live there.
The official language of Iran is Persian. However, in Kurdistan Province, people also speak local languages. The most common local language is Kurdish. Some people also speak Azerbaijani. This mix of languages shows the rich culture of the area.
Sanandaj: The Capital City
Sanandaj is the capital city of Kurdistan Province. It is the biggest city in the province. As the capital, it is the center for government and business activities. Many people live and work in Sanandaj.
History and Culture
Kurdistan Province has a long and interesting history. People have lived in this region for thousands of years. Archeological finds show ancient civilizations once thrived here.
One famous discovery is the Ziwiye hoard. This is a collection of ancient treasures. It includes a soldier statue, which tells us about the people who lived there long ago. These finds help us understand the past of Kurdistan.
Images for kids
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A soldier statue from the Ziwiye hoard
