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Torshkanan Destination Guide
Delve into Torshkanan in Iran
Torshkanan in the region of Āz̄ārbāyjān-e Gharbī is a city in Iran - some 323 mi or ( 519 km ) West of Tehran , the country's capital .
Current time in Torshkanan is now 03:39 AM (Wednesday) . 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: Yarijan-e Sofla, Hasel Qubi-ye Afshar, Kirkuk, Arbil Governorate, and Baghdad. While being here, make sure to check out Yarijan-e Sofla . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Torshkanan ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Mukriyan
Mukriyan, was a Kurdish emirate centered at Mahabad, ruling areas to the south and west of lake Urmia, since the end of 15th century until the middle of 19th century. Before Mukris the region was ruled by Hadhabanis. During battle of Dimdim Mukriyanis rallied around Kurds of Bradost (Baradost). Region of Mukriyan which encompasses numerous cities such as Mahabad and Bukan, Piranshahr, Naghadeh and Oshnaviyeh. The region is officially part of the West Azarbaijan Province in Iran.
Located at 36.76 45.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Mahabad Dam
Mahabad dam is a hydroelectric dam near the city of Mahabad, West Azerbaijan province, Iran. It was built before Islamic revolution by Yugoslavian engineers and is one of ten largest dams in Iran. On average, the total volume of annual water input is equal to 339.304 million cubic meters. Mahabad–Sardasht Road and Mahabad-Piranshahr Road pass along this beautiful lake. Scenic areas around the lake include the islands Qazîabad, Serî Meydan and Taqeda (single tree).
Located at 36.77 45.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
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