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Hawraman, Kurdistan's Heritage for Humanity

Qawal or Sinabar Waterfall, the Hidden Paradise of Julamerg

The Last Drops of Urmia Lake and Its Threatening Situation on This Region's Lives

A Museum in the Village of Ney in the East Part of Kurdistan

Ney village has long been prosperous due to its strategic location, abundant water, vast plains, deserts, dense forests for hiding, and livestock farming. Also, ancient castles and monuments such as: "Gwan Castle, Wla Gawr, Qabra Bagzada, Grda Khazena, Asngaran, Ashab, Gird and Ziarat, Brakujaw, and Kapr Hakim, etc.," are examples of proving the ancient life in this village.

The Environmentalists from the East Part of Kurdistan are Fighting the Fire Burning Zagros Forests

Charming Zakho, an Ancient City and an Important Economic Gateway to Kurdistan

Duhok Province in the South Part of Kurdistan

Duhok is a big city in the Southern part of Kurdistan. It is also the central city of Duhok Province in the Badinan region. In 2021, in an online ceremony two cities of Duhok and "Gainesville" were declared to be sister cities.

The Historical Castle of Hawler, the Oldest Place of Human Life

Shaqlawa, an Attractive Resort for Tourists

The city of Piranshahr or Khane in the East part of Kurdistan

Research shows that the city of Piranshahr has a civilization history of eight thousand years, and "Khane" is the real name of the city. Jacques Demorgan, a French explorer who was in Iran in 1897, confirms this.

The Geography of the South Part of Kurdistan in Some History Sources

Considering that the ruling governments in Iraq until the fall of the Ba'ath regime restricted the Kurdistan areas of Iraq to only three provinces: Suleimani, Hawler (Erbil), and Duhok, according to the Unilateral Agreement signed in 1974, the framework of Iraqi Kurdistan under Iraq's control got limited to these three provinces, thus, it is difficult to estimate the area of the South part of Kurdistan accurately. We will discuss this matter from different perspectives in this article.

Sulaimani Province in South part of Kurdistan

Urmia; Marmisho Touristic Lake

Marmisho Lake is one of the most beautiful and attractive natural places in Urmia province, East part of Kurdistan.

Chalderan Hot Spring

Chalderan hot spring is divided into two different sections for men and women. There are many touristic and entertaining services here. It is also located in a beautiful place. This hot spring is very popular for its great services.

Kurdistan's Geopolitics and Geopolitical Obstacles

The Kurds are the only nation whose country is political geography located within the borders of four countries in the region. Kurdistan is partly located in both Syria and Iraq, which are considered part of the Arab world. Part of Kurdistan is under NATO member Turkey. Another part is located within the geographical borders of Iran.

Urmia Lake and the Dangers to This Lake

Urmia Lake, which for years welcomed many tourists for tourism and medical treatment, has now become a major threat to human life due to negligence and lack of appropriate environmental policies. In case of its extinction, many people will die or be forced to migrate.

Kurds of Khorasan and a Kurdistan Far Away

Tajawa Village of Hamadan and Shah Abbas Public House

Felaw Lake, the Highest Lake in Kurdistan

Kurdistan's Position in the Field of Energy and Water Resources

Badlis, Its Ancient Geography and History

According to research, the city dates back to five thousand years BC. According to some sources, the greatest damage to the region was done by the Assyrians. It was the time of the Mitanni rule. The Mitannians used the Huri or Khuriki language, which is Kurdish; the empire is called "Khuri-Mitani".

The Issue of Kirkuk; Being a City of Kurdistan in Several Documents

The 1930 census of Kirkuk municipality describes the population of Kirkuk as follows: Kirkuk population is 35000; 22000 Kurds, 7000 Turkmen, 2000 Christians, 2000 Assyrians, 500 Armenians, and 2500 Jews.

Khalaf Waterfall in Chewlig, North part of Kurdistan

Farashin Mountain, a Summer House at the Top of a Snowy Mountain Peak in the North Part of Kurdistan

Farashin is a land of 120 thousand donum and when spring begins the gypsy people of Merdin, Sert, Badlis and many other parts of the North part of Kurdistan move to the mountain skirts of Farashin and they stay there until Autumn because of the blessed grazing grounds. After Autumn some of the gypsies move back but some of them who are from Elik and Shirnax stay for 10 to 15 days longer. Finally, they all leave Farashin in winter just to go back there the next Spring.
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