UNESCO Global Geopark (Qeshm Island)

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UNESCO Global Geopark (Qeshm Island) is an internationally recognized geopark in Iran’s Persian Gulf, noted for its unique geological formations, rich biodiversity, and cultural heritage.

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Surface form Occurrences
Qeshm Geopark 1

Statements (46)

Predicate Object
instanceOf UNESCO Global Geopark
protected area
continent Asia
country Iran
environmentalSignificance conservation of mangrove habitats
protection of coastal and marine ecosystems
governingBody Iranian environmental agencies
local authorities of Qeshm Island
hasAttraction cultural heritage
rich biodiversity
unique geological formations
hasBiodiversity bird species
coral communities
intertidal habitats
mangrove forests
marine ecosystems
hasCulturalHeritage local cuisine
local fishing communities
local handicrafts
traditional boat building
traditional music
hasGeologicalFeature canyons
coastal cliffs
erosional landforms
karst formations
marine terraces
salt domes
sedimentary rock formations
valleys
hasUse environmental education
geotourism
scientific research
languageUsed Persian
locatedIn Hormozgan Province NERFINISHED
Persian Gulf NERFINISHED
Qeshm Island NERFINISHED
locatedOn Qeshm Island NERFINISHED
marineContext Strait of Hormuz NERFINISHED
partOf UNESCO Global Geoparks Network NERFINISHED
purpose conservation of geological heritage
promotion of sustainable development
support of local communities
recognizedBy UNESCO
region southern Iran NERFINISHED
tourismType eco-tourism
geo-tourism

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Star Valley isPartOf UNESCO Global Geopark (Qeshm Island)
Chahkooh Canyon partOf UNESCO Global Geopark (Qeshm Island)
this entity surface form: Qeshm Geopark