Delve into Qishm in Iran
Qishm in the region of Hormozgān with its 95,000 residents is a city in Iran - some 668 mi or ( 1075 km ) South-East of Tehran , the country's capital .
Current time in Qishm is now 02:54 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tehran " with a UTC offset of 3.5 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Shiraz, Ramchah, Larak Kuhi, Kerman, and Berkeh-ye Khalaf. While being here, make sure to check out Shiraz . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Qishm ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Larak Island
Larak Island (also Lark Island) is an island off the coast of Iran in the Persian Gulf which has been one of Iran's major oil export point since 1987. It was bombed by Iraq in November and December 1986 as part of the Iran–Iraq War. The island contains an Iranian military base maintaining several Chinese-made Silkworm HY-2 surface-to-surface missiles placed there in 1987. The island has an area of 49 km².
Located at 26.85 56.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Islamic Republic of Iran Navy
After the Iranian Revolution in 1979, the Imperial Iranian Navy was named Islamic Republic of Iran Navy (IRIN). As the naval warfare service branch of the Islamic Republic of Iran's armed forces, it has traditionally been the smallest branch of the Iranian military and is tasked mainly with securing Iran's ports and coastline. Over time, the Iranian Navy has changed its mission to primarily anti-piracy beyond the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.
Located at 27.14 56.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Ormus
The Kingdom of Ormus (also known as Ohrmuzd, Hormuz, and Ohrmazd; Portuguese Ormuz) was a 10th to 17th century kingdom located within the Persian Gulf and extending as far as the Strait of Hormuz. The Kingdom was established by Arab princes in the 10th century who in 1262 came under the suzerainty of Persia, before becoming a client state of the Portuguese Empire. The kingdom received its name from the fortified port city which served as its capital.
Located at 27.10 56.45 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
Fort of Our Lady of the Conception
The Fort of Our Lady of the Conception, also known as the Portuguese Castle, is a red stone fortress on Hormuz Island, Iran. It is one of the last surviving monuments of Portuguese colonial rule in the Persian Gulf. Constructed on reddish stone on a rocky promontory at the far north of the island, the castle was originally cut off from the rest of the island by a moat, traces of which still remain.
Located at 27.10 56.45 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
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