Gilan; the Heaven on Earth (part 2)

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Translated by Shiva Shakib

Gilan enjoys several natural attractions including:

1. Sea Coasts: Cities such as Roodsar, Astara, Bandar Anzali, Kalachai, Chaboksar and Kiyashahr are all located next to the seaside.

2. Lakes and Lagoons: One of the most beautiful watery landscapes in Iran is the Anzali Lagoon which is full of amazing scenes. The lagoon is one of the world’s most famous ones.

3. Rivers: The bedrock of most rivers in Gilan lies along highland valleys and foothills, covered with bushy and green forests.

4. Mineral Waters: There are several natural water springs in this province such as the Sangroud water spring in Roudbar, Kalashtar water spring in Manjil and also Masouleh mineral water spring.

5. Forests: Gilan Province has many elegant and unique forests such as; the Talesh forests, Lahijan Forests, Langroud forest in Leilakooh, Deilaman forest and also the Siahkol forest.

Economy in Gilan Province

In Gilan, the economy is based on farming, animal husbandry, fishing, beekeeping and raising silk worm. The most important agricultural products are rice, tea, peanuts, caviar, potatoes, silk cocoon, squash, olive etc. These products are cultivated in different cities of Gilan like Lahijan and Roudsar. Roudbar has fame for its olives. In addition to the mentioned products wheat, barley, tobacco and hazelnuts are among the other products which are produced in a mass level in varying cities of this province.

Handicrafts

There are a high variety of handicrafts done in Gilan like woodwork, parquetry, tile work, wickerwork, bamboo work, pottery, ceramic work, painting on squash, felt making, carpet weaving, rug weaving, crochet work etc.