Explore Durbeni in Iran
Durbeni in the region of Hormozgān is a place in Iran - some 667 mi or ( 1074 km ) South-East of Tehran , the country's capital city .
Time in Durbeni is now 08:19 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tehran " with a UTC offset of 3.5 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Haft Rang, Nakhl-e Sheykh, Sahali, Shiraz, and Bandar-e Laft. Since you are here already, consider visiting Haft Rang . Where to go and what to see in Durbeni ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Qeshm
Qeshm is an Iranian island situated in the Strait of Hormuz, and separated from the mainland by the Clarence Strait/Khuran in the Persian Gulf .
Located at 26.70 55.62 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Hara forests
The Hara forests is the common name for mangrove forests on the southern coast of Iran, particularly on and near the island of Qeshm in the Persian Gulf. Dominated by the species Avicennia marina, known locally as the "hara" or "harra" tree, the forests represent an important ecological resource. The "Hara Protected Area" on Quesm and the nearby mainland is a biosphere reserve where commercial use is restricted to fishing, tourist boat trips, and limited mangrove cutting for animal feed.
Located at 26.83 55.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
2008 Bandar Abbas earthquake
The 2008 Bandar Abbas earthquake occurred on 10 September 2008 in the Hormozgān Province of southern Iran, 850 kilometres south of Tehran. Its epicenter was near the port city of Bandar Abbas, where an earthquake two years prior had caused damage. The earthquake measured 6.1 on the Moment magnitude scale and 6 on the surface wave scale, killing seven people and injuring up to 47.
Located at 26.74 55.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Clarence Strait (Iran)
The Clarence Strait is a narrow strait separating the Iranian island of Qeshm from the Iranian mainland. It is the much smaller counterpart to the Strait of Hormuz. The native name for the strait is Khuran. The Clarence Strait is host to the most extensive mangrove forest in the Persian Gulf, which is known locally as the Hara forests.
Located at 26.90 55.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Hengam Island
Hengam Island, is an Iranian island located south of Qeshm Island, Iran, and in the Persian Gulf. It is 36.6 km wide with the truncated cone shape. The island is generally calcareous and generally low lying. The highest point on the island is Nakas Mountain that is about 106 meters. The distance between Hengam Island and Qeshm Island is about 2 km through the sea. The primary economic activity is fishing, though tourism and sightseeing also exist.
Located at 26.63 55.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
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