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Karoon Dam Lake, Masjed Soleiman
This dam, also known as the Shahid Abbaspour Dam, is constructed on Karoon River and located to the northeast of Masjed Soleiman. The dam is 200 m. in height and its crown is 380 m. in length. The lake forms an excellent area for water sports and tourism exploitations.
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Karkheh Dam Lake, Dezful
This dam is constructed across the Karkheh River and ranks as a deviating dam. The length of the dam is 192 m. and reaches a height of 9 m. Around this lake is a vast recreational site.
Hoor-ol-Doraq Wetland, Shadegan
This is a comparatively vast wetland which lies in the south western territories of Khuzestan. Crossing Shadegan, the Jarahi River adjoins this wetland. Birds, reeds, papyrus and salt are found here. A kind of herb which favors humidity and locally is known as "Cholan" grows here and is utilized by the natives of Hoor.
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Hoor-ol-Azim Wetland, Sosangerd, Ahvaz
The length of this wetland is 100 km. and its width is between 15-75 km. It is limited from west by the Tigris River and form the east by the flat plains of Iran. Throughout, the Hoor is covered by reeds. The depth of the water towards the sides is shallow while in the center it is more than 7 m. Special canoes can be used in this wetland.
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Hoor Mazra'eh Wetland, Dezful
The Mazra'eh Wetland lies between the two Dez and Karkheh Rivers (south of Dezful) and part of Shavoor River flows into it. The water obtained from this vicinity is used for agricultural purposes by the inhabitants, mainly the tribal farmers. A special quality of rice, known as Hoveyzeh is cultivated here.
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