TEHRAN – More than 10 million people traveled to Qeshm, Iran’s biggest island in the Persian Gulf, during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year, which shows 7 percent growth compared to the same period a year earlier.  

  
“10,843,000 domestic and international travelers visited Qeshm Island by sea in the first nine months of the year [started on March 21, 2025], with a rise of 7 percent” IRNA quoted a local official as saying on Wednesday. 

Covering 1,491 square kilometers, Qeshm is larger than many countries, including Bahrain and Singapore. The island sits at the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz, which is one of the world’s most crucial maritime trade routes.

Beyond its strategic location, Qeshm is celebrated for its rich biodiversity that includes Hara Forests, an extensive mangrove ecosystem spanning over 8,000 hectares. 

For travelers, scientists, investors, and policymakers alike, Qeshm offers a unique destination rich with history, geology, and human resilience, waiting to be explored, studied, and preserved.

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