Kordestan Province

Location: In the west of the country

Borders: Iraq to the west, West Azerbaijan province to its north, Zanjan to the northwest, and Kermanshah to the south

Area: 28,817 sq km

Elevation: 1373 m above sea level

Climate: mild and quite pleasant climate throughout springs and summers

Capital: Sanandaj

Population: 1,346,383

Industry: barley, grains fruits chemical, metal, textiles, leather and food industries

History : Kurds are Aryan tribes who migrated to the region several thousands years ago. In the early of Islamic period (637-641), Kordestan was occupied by Arabs. In 634 AD Arabs fought against Arabs and finally Kurds were defeated. They revolted against Buwayhid dynasty, but they were defeated, as well. Mongols destroyed Kurdish cities and then during the time of the Timurid and Turkmen, Kurdistan was the arena of conflicts between different invaders. With the establishment of Zand dynasty, for the first time in the history of Iran , a Kurdish dynasty took the throne. In the late Zandieh period, some parts of west Azarbaijan were under the seizure of Kurdish tribes. During 19th and 20th centuries AD, Kurdish tribes of the region revealed their inner inclination for independence and establishment of a Kurdish government. In 1946 AD, coincided with the occupation of Iran by the Allies, Ghazi Mohammed formed the People Republic of Kurdistan with the help of Russians. However after complete evacuation of Iran by Allies and sending of Iranian army forces to Azarbaijan and Kurdistan , this republic was disintegrated.