Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province

Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari is a province in southwestern Iran, in the Zagros Mountains, with Shahr-e Kord as its capital.

Zagros Mountains: A major mountain range extending across western Iran and parts of Iraq and Turkey. The province occupies a highland section of this range.
Zayandeh Rud: A river in central Iran that rises in the Zagros Mountains and flows toward Isfahan. Its headwaters lie in the province, linking local water systems to downstream regions.
Bakhtiari dialect: A Southwestern Iranian variety spoken by Bakhtiari communities in the Zagros region. Its use marks a distinctive linguistic identity within the province.
Dimeh Spring: A spring in Kuhrang County, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, known for its mineral-rich water. It illustrates the province’s abundant springs in the Zagros highlands.
Shahr-e Kord: The capital city of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province in western Iran. It is the province’s administrative center and highest-elevation provincial capital in Iran.
Karun River: A major river in southwestern Iran, flowing from the Zagros Mountains to the Shatt al-Arab. The province contains sources and tributaries of this major river system.
Bakhtiari clothing: Traditional garments associated with Bakhtiari communities, including distinctive dress worn by men and women. Its recognizable forms feature in representations of provincial culture.
Choghakhor Lagoon: A freshwater lagoon in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, near the city of Boldaji. Its wetlands provide a striking contrast to the surrounding upland terrain.
Borujen County: An administrative county in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, Iran. It is one of the province’s principal counties, on its central plateau.
Agriculture in Iran: The cultivation of crops and raising of livestock across Iran’s varied climates and landscapes. The province’s highland farms and pastures support crops and animal husbandry.

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Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad ProvinceRelated: It lies northeast of the province within the Zagros region.