Kerman Province

province of Iran

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Kerman Province is a region located in southeastern Iran that covers a significant portion of the country's territory. It matters as an important economic and cultural area in Iran, historically known for its trade routes and natural resources.

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Population: 2652413
Area: 180726
Official website: gov.kr.ir
Image: Caravanserai in desert Dasht-e Lut, Kerman Province, Iran 04.JPG
Unemployment rate: 6.9
Dialing code: 0341

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Kerman province (Persian: استان کرمان) is the largest of the 31 provinces of Iran. Its capital is the city of Kerman.

The province is in the southeast of Iran. In 2014 it was placed in Region 5. Mentioned in ancient times as the Achaemenid satrapy of Carmania, Kerman province has an area of 183,285 km (70,767 sq mi), encompassing nearly 11% of the land area of Iran.