Hormozgan Province

Hormozgan is several thousand years old and the ports and islands of Hormozgan have had a special importance and place in various periods before Islam. The Oman Sea and the Persian Gulf today, which is located in the neighborhood of Hormozgan province, are one of the oldest seas in the world. the ancient people of Hormozgan, were the first people to learn the art of navigation and sailing. The Persian Gulf and the islands of Hormozgan province, especially the islands of Qeshm, Kish, Lark, Lengeh and Jask, were ruled by the Elamites for hundreds of years , this province was one of the important centers of trade and commerce in the Sassanid period. Geographically, Hormozgan consists of two parts: mountainous, plain and coastal. This province is considered as a mountainous region, because more than 70% of the area of ​​this province is covered by mountains and short and high altitudes, as well as plains and high valleys. The mountains of this region, which are a continuation of the Zagros Mountains, extend northeast to southeast to the waters of the Persian Gulf and gradually decrease in height. In general, the continuation of this mountain range, with decreasing altitude, ends in limestone, gypsum and sand hills and connects to the coastal lowlands of the Persian Gulf and the Sea of ​​Oman. Various dialects of Bandari dialect (from the heirs of Middle and Ancient Persian) which is one of the sub-branches of Persian language, constitute the language of the people of Hormozgan. Local Arabic speakers based in Iran have migrated to other ports and islands of Hormozgan from other parts of the country, such as Minab, Bandar Lengeh, Lavan Island and Kish Island

Lors, Larians, Baluchis and Makranis are other tribes that live in this province, Hormozgan handicrafts and souvenirs include dates, fish and shrimp, embroidery and embroidery