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Qeshm or Qishm (both: kē`shəm), largest island of Iran, c.500 sq mi (1,300 sq km), S Iran, in the Strait of Hormuz. It is mostly rocky and has little vegetation; dates and fruits are raised. Qeshm, at the eastern end of the island, is the largest town.
Qeshm, Qishm 1. the largest island in the Persian Gulf: part of Iran. Area: 1336 sq. km (516 sq. miles) 2. the chief town of this island Qeshm an island in the Strait of Hormuz; part of Iran. It has an area of 1,400 sq km and is composed mainly of limestones and sandstones. The maximum elevation is 396 km. The island has fruit orchards and date plantations. Fishing and diving for pearls are also important. The city of Qeshm is located in the northeastern part of the island. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | 1 magnitude quake hit at around 3pm, with its epicentre close to Qishm islands, 135 kilometres north of Ras Al Khaimah. According to the US Geological Survey, the epicentre was located 31 kilometres to the west of Qishm Island and at a depth of 30 kilometres. |
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