🌐 Arzhan and Parishan Protected Area
Iran · Asia · Biosphere Reserve · 29.59°N, 51.88°E
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Lake Parishan is a lake in Iran. The Parishan Lake is in Jereh and Baladeh District in Fars province and is the largest freshwater lake in the country. It receives very small amount of water from feeder rivers and the whole lake or wetland is a protected area, as it is considered a globally significant wetland ecosystem. Another lake in this area is that of Arzan. The whole protected area is called "Arzhan National Park." This area is an important sanctuary for birds.
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Quick facts
| Country | Iran |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia |
| Protection type | 🌐 Biosphere Reserve |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 29.59°N, 51.88°E · view on map |
Arzhan and Parishan Protected Area is a biosphere reserve in Iran, in Asia. The details of why Arzhan and Parishan Protected Area is ecologically important are described by the sourced introduction above (from Wikipedia).
More protected areas in Iran
Sorkheh Hesar National Park · Urmia Lake · Arasbaran · Köpet Dag · Khar Turan National Park · Hamun Lake · Mangrove forests of Qeshm · Golestan National Park · Kavir National Park · Miankaleh.
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