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Gilan province

Gilan Province
کاٚٓسپی گیلاٚٓنٚ اوٚستان/پاگه
Map of Iran with Gilan highlighted
Location of Gilan within Iran
Coordinates: 37°16′39″N 49°35′20″E / 37.2774°N 49.5890°E / 37.2774; 49.5890
CountryIran
CapitalRasht
Counties17
Area
  Total14,042 km2 (5,422 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)[1]
  Total2,404,861
  Density170/km2 (440/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+03:30 (IRST)
  Summer (DST)UTC+04:30 (IRST)
Main language(s)Gilaki
Talysh
Tati

Gilan Province is one of the 31 provinces of Iran. Its capital is Rasht. It borders the Caspian Sea and the country of Azerbaijan.

  • Bandebon Castle
  • Rudkhan Castle

References

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  1. National Census 2006

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