Gilan-e Gharb (

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: Gyellan گیەڵان) ( fa, گيلانغرب; also

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d as Gīlān-e Gharb; also known as Gharb) is the capital city of Gilan-e Gharb County, Kermanshah Province,

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Demographics

The city is populated by

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from the Kalhor tribe.

Notables

Farangis Fattahi is noted for the defense of her family when she confronted an Iraqi soldier and killed him with an ax.

References

Populated places in Gilan-e Gharb County Cities in Kermanshah Province Kurdish settlements in Kermanshah Province {{GilanGharb-geo-stub