Khuzestan province (Persian: استان خوزستان) [a] is one of the 31 Provinces of Iran. Located in the southwest of the country, the province borders Iraq and the Persian Gulf, covering an area of 63,238 square kilometres (24,416 sq mi). Its capital is the city of Ahvaz. [5] Since 2014, it has been part of Iran's Region 4. [6]

Khuzestan, geographic region in southwestern Iran, lying at the head of the Persian Gulf and bordering Iraq on the west. Although located in Iran, more than half of its population is Arab. In the 20th century it became prosperous as an oil-rich region.

Khuzestan province is located in southwestern Iran. Its history extends from the pre-Aryan ancient Elamite civilization to the modern-day Islamic Republic.

Khuzestani Arabs (Arabic: عرب خوزستان) are the Arab inhabitants of the Khuzestan province and the largest Arabic speaking community in Iran which primarily reside in the western half of Khuzestan. [2] The capital of Khuzestan is Ahvaz. [3] As of 2010, Khuzestani Arabs numbered around 1.6 million people. [1]

Apr 17, 2017 · Khuzestan, the Iranian province whose oil once illuminated European streets, is now recurrently left in darkness. For much of human history, this region was a beacon of innovation, giving birth to fundamental developments in society including the first cities known to man and what was once the world’s largest oil refinery.

6 days ago · Khuzestan is the most ancient Iranian province and is often referred to in Iran as the "birthplace of the nation", as this is the area where Aryan tribes first settled, assimilating the native Elamite population, and thus laying the foundation for the future Persian Empires of Median, Achaemenid, Parthian and Sassanid.

Khuzestan Province has a variety of tourist landmarks, from snowy villages to warm beaches, from waterfalls and plains to historical houses.

Apr 14, 2024 · Khuzestan Province is a cradle of ancient civilizations, with traces of Elamite, Persian, and Mesopotamian influences shaping its rich heritage. Explore archaeological sites like Susa and Chogha Zanbil, marveling at the remnants of past glory.

Jul 30, 2021 · The historical plain of Khuzestan, which shares a border with Iraq, is often known as “the birthplace of the nation”—one of the oldest human settlements and origin of great ancient civilizations such as the Elamites and Achaemenids. Yet what has given Khuzestan a special place in modern times has been its oil and gas resources.

May 19, 2023 · Khuzestan, the land of four seasons, is a miniature of national diversity in the country, which is a meeting place for different cultures. It is that they have kept their own style in order to influence each other.