Valley of Stars
Valley of Stars, also known as Stars Valley, is a valley located on Qeshm, an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz in Hormozgan Province.[1] It is located north of the village of Berkeh-ye Khalaf.[2]
| Valley of Stars | |
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_003.jpg) Sand dunes in the Valley of Stars | |
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| Location | Qeshm Island |
| Nearest city | Qeshm, Hormozgan, Iran |
| Coordinates | 26°41′43″N 55°37′06″E |
| Area | 3,373,063 acres (5,270.411 sq mi; 1,365,030 ha; 13,650.30 km2) |
| Visitors | est 1,000,000 (in 2014) |
| Governing body | Iran's National Park Service |
References
- "Earth Science Picture of the Day: Stars Valley on Qeshm Island, Iran". Universities Space Research Association. May 12, 2012. Retrieved 5 March 2016.
- "Valley of Stars on Qeshm Island (PHOTOS)". Iran Front Page. May 26, 2015. Retrieved 5 March 2016.
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