Bostan, Iran
Encyclopedia
Bostan is a city in and the capital of Bostan District
, in Dasht-e Azadegan County, Khuzestan Province
, Iran
. At the 2006 census, its population was 7,314, in 1,257 families. It is mainly known for its battles during the Iran-Iraq War
.
to the east, Hoveizeh
to the south, Susangerd to the southeast, and Iraq to the west. The town itself holds a grand mosque and municipal building.
The people are primarily Persian
and Arabic, speaking both Arabic and Persian
. The town and surrounding villages consist mainly of the Bani Taraf tribe.
is also a primary resource.
Bostan District
Bostan District is a district in Dasht-e Azadegan County, Khuzestan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 9,596, in 1,575 families. The District has one city: Bostan....
, in Dasht-e Azadegan County, Khuzestan Province
Khuzestan Province
Khuzestan Province is one of the 31 provinces of Iran. It is in the southwest of the country, bordering Iraq's Basra Province and the Persian Gulf. Its capital is Ahwaz and covers an area of 63,238 km²...
, Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
. At the 2006 census, its population was 7,314, in 1,257 families. It is mainly known for its battles during the Iran-Iraq War
Iran-Iraq War
The Iran–Iraq War was an armed conflict between the armed forces of Iraq and Iran, lasting from September 1980 to August 1988, making it the longest conventional war of the twentieth century...
.
The town
The town is situated in the Khuzestan province in Iran, with the towns of Dehloran to the north, DezfulDezful
Dezful is a city in and the capital of Dezful County, Khuzestan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 228,507, in 55,711 families.The city houses a bridge that dates back to 300 BC.In 2006, the city had 235,819 inhabitants.-History:...
to the east, Hoveizeh
Hoveizeh
Hoveyzeh is a city in and the capital of Hoveyzeh County, Khuzestan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 14,422, in 2,749 families....
to the south, Susangerd to the southeast, and Iraq to the west. The town itself holds a grand mosque and municipal building.
The people are primarily Persian
Persian people
The Persian people are part of the Iranian peoples who speak the modern Persian language and closely akin Iranian dialects and languages. The origin of the ethnic Iranian/Persian peoples are traced to the Ancient Iranian peoples, who were part of the ancient Indo-Iranians and themselves part of...
and Arabic, speaking both Arabic and Persian
Persian language
Persian is an Iranian language within the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European languages. It is primarily spoken in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and countries which historically came under Persian influence...
. The town and surrounding villages consist mainly of the Bani Taraf tribe.
Geography
Low rolling hills are situated in the northeast and the Karkheh River runs close to the town proper. Water from this river is pumped regularly into the farmlands. Sand dunes and marshes are situated to the northwest, along with a narrow pass called Tang-e-Chazzabeh.Economy
The town's main source of income comes from production of foods, livestock, and handicrafts. Buffalo, bull, camels, and sheep are regularly exported to other cities. OilOil
An oil is any substance that is liquid at ambient temperatures and does not mix with water but may mix with other oils and organic solvents. This general definition includes vegetable oils, volatile essential oils, petrochemical oils, and synthetic oils....
is also a primary resource.