KISH ISLAND OVERVIEW

Kish Island


Kish Island, Is 15 km long and 7 km wide the surface of the oval island is about 90 square kilometres and it is located in Persian gulf, 18km off the southern internal Iran coasts as the first free zone in Iran trades and tourism is the most important economical activities in the island. The average annual temperature hover around.27 degrees centigrade.

Kish Island is a resort island lapped by the sheltered waters of coral-edged lagoons, home to many of the world's spices of reef fish. Snorkeling in the Kish
Island is amongst the best in the world, whilst scuba diving offers an even more spectacular insight of life beneath the waters.

Kish lies like a pearl across the turquoise waters of the Persian Gulf and is a heaven of peace and tranquility fringed by sandy beaches and coral reefs
vivid with colorful fish.

 Privileges for Investment at Kish Island:

Following are some Investment Incentives in Kish Free Zones Island:

  1. There is no Entry Visa requirement for foreign national.
  2. 100% foreign ownership permitted.
  3. Legal guarantee and protection extended to foreign investment.
  4. No restriction on investment in various fields for entities holding
  5. economic activity license.
  6. No limitations on transfer of foreign currency to other Iranian Free Zones or other countries.
  7. More Flexible monetary and banking services.
  8. Easy foreign exchange transactions.
  9. Sale/Lease of land to Iranian and Lease of land to non-Iranian.

Kish Island has a unique situation in the strategic Persian Gulf region
among tens of large and small islands. This island is so beautiful and
attractive that it has become known as the
"Pearl of the Persian Gulf"
since ancient times.

Its calm coasts are covered with coral sands that shine in the sunlight,
creating a unique and fascinating sight.

The clear coastal waters allow one to view several meters deep into the sea and watch the beautiful movement of the fish. Diverse plants and native trees, as well as a pleasant climate seven months a year are among the outstanding characteristics of the island.

The island has attracted many tourists, travelers and writers throughout history due to these very characteristics. Among those who have written in praise of this island are Niarkhous, the Greek navy commander who traveled to Kish in 225 B.C., and wrote about its beautiful palm fields, Marco Polo, Ibn Batuta and Hamdullah Mostofi, as well as Ms. Fatemeh Al Ali the contemporary Kuwaiti writer who traveled to Kish in February 2002 and compared the island to a “gem on a king’s crown”.

Geography: 

Kish is lies between the 53 degrees and 53 minutes, to 54 degrees and 4 minutes of the eastern longitude of the Greenwich Meridian, and 26 degrees and 29 minutes, and 26 degrees and 35 minutes of the northern latitude. With an area of 90 square kilometres, the island is located only 18 km off the southern coast of the Islamic Republic of Iran. This beautiful oval-shaped island is 15 km long and seven km wide. The distance from Kish to Tehran is 1052 km by air and 1600 km by land. Kish is at a distance of 1200 km from Isfahan, Iran’s historic and tourist destination city which attracts  thousands of international visitors each year.

Topography:  Kish is an almost flat island with an average altitude of 22 meters above the sea level. The highest region of the island (in the east) is 45 meters above the sea level. The island has shallow fissures formed as a result of erosion by heavy winter showers.

Climate:  Temperature Kish has a warm and humid climate with an average temperature of 30 degrees Celsius. The weather is temperate and pleasant in fall, winter and two months into the spring.

Humidity: 

The humidity is high in the majority of the months of the year. The humid season begins in mid April and continues for nine months.

Rain: 

Kish receives little and varying rainfall like in other parts of the Persian Gulf. The average annual rainfall in the island is 170 mm, 82 % of which falls in winter, 10 % in fall and the rest in spring and summer. The rain falls in the form of strong drizzle   in spring and summer and in small continuous drops in winter.

Kish receives little and varying rainfall like in other parts of the Persian Gulf. The average annual rainfall in the island is 170 mm, 82 % of which falls in winter, 10 % in fall and the rest in spring and summer. The rain falls in the form of strong drizzle   in spring and summer and in small continuous drops in winter.

Population

Based on the census carried out in 2001, Kish has a population of 16501 comprising 4454 households. The increase in population is the result of the migration of Iranians from all parts of the country who come to work or invest in Kish. This has created considerable job opportunities and encouraged more migration to the island.

According to the programs envisaged for the Comprehensive Development Plan of Kish,  in terms of urban infrastructure, public facilities and local resources, the island will be capable of providing for an estimated population of 200,000.

Hotels

Since Kish is a tourist island and annually hosts 1.5 million guests, heavy investment has been made there by the Organization ,and the  private  sector to establish hotels and motels.



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