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.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Qeshm Geopark | 1 |
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
UNESCO Global Geopark
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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
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coral communities ⓘ intertidal habitats ⓘ mangrove forests ⓘ marine ecosystems ⓘ |
| hasCulturalHeritage |
local cuisine
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local fishing communities ⓘ local handicrafts ⓘ traditional boat building ⓘ traditional music ⓘ |
| hasGeologicalFeature |
canyons
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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
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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
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promotion of sustainable development ⓘ support of local communities ⓘ |
| recognizedBy | UNESCO ⓘ |
| region | southern Iran NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| tourismType |
eco-tourism
ⓘ
geo-tourism ⓘ |
Referenced by (2)
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this entity surface form:
Qeshm Geopark