Climate
At , it is situated in a depression between the southern Zagros Mountains to the west and the Kuh-e Bidkhan massif to the east. Once containing extensive and thick forests, at present the total area of counties forests which are scattered throughout the region in a natural reserved area is around containing trees and shrubs such as turpentines, conifers and dwarf maples amongst many others.Culture
Sirjan is a historic city with culture. There are historical and cultural monuments in the city of Sirjan.Universities and higher education centers
Payam Noor University Sirjan
University of Technology, Sirjan
Sirjan University of Technology is a non-profit public higher education institution that was established in 1992. This university, which was established by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, offers courses and programs that lead to obtaining official degrees from higher education. Sirjan University of Technology also provides many university and non-university facilities and services including library and administrative services to students.Islamic Azad University, Sirjan
Historical sites, ancient artifacts and tourism
This city was established in the Sasanian era and has several mineral sources including coal, iron, copper, stone and gold. Today the city is witnessing great economic growth mainly due to its industrial sector as well as its key location in the heart of southern Iran. With established strategic roads for domestic supply of goods as well as great access to Bandar E Abbas for exportation of goods. Sirjan campus of Kerman University of Medical Sciences is in Sirjan, called Sirjan School of Medical Sciences and is affiliated to Kerman University of Medical Sciences is established in 2010 with more than 500 undergraduate students.Chopoqi Windcatcher
The Chopoqi Windcatcher is a historical windcatcher belongs to theTomb of Mire Zobeyr
The Tomb of Mire Zobeyr is a historical tomb belonging to the Ilkhanate and is located inTomb of Shah Firooz
The Tomb of Shah Firooz is a historical tomb belonging to the ninth century AH and is located in Sirjan, Kerman Province in Iran.Sang Castle
Main article: Sang Castle Sang Castle is a historical castle located inName
The first name of Sirjan was Sirgan or Samangan. For the sake of the Arabs, the change was made in the pronunciation of it. Afterwards, it turned into Sirjan. Sirjan is an old city with a very historic history means "beingIndustry
Sirjan has several of the largest companies within its radius. Gole Gohar Iron Ore Mine is the countries' largest with estimated $2.8 billion valuation. PolyTech of Sirjan Co., with over 400 employees, is the largest domestic manufacturer in the city's Industrial Town. Gold Iran under license from LG is also a major player in the city with 1,200 employees and a location in the Special Economic Zone. LG assembles most of its Iranian market digital products in this location.Transportation
The city is served by the Sirjan Airport . The city also has a railway station near the airport.Future plan/development
Sirjan Petrochemical Co. is currently gathering its second round of investments in order to establish the first Petrochemical Facility in the Kerman Province. Mereekh Market (Part of Mereekh Food Ind. Group) plans to develop the first multi-store shopping center in the city's downtown area. The estimated project is reported to cost $20M. Special Economic Zone, Industrial Town #1, and Industrial Town #2 continue to grow its factory base.Gallery
References
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