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Siri Island (Southern Iran)

Facts at a Glance Name: Siri Island, Jazireye Siri in Persian. Province: Hormozgân , southern  Iran Island Population: 550 Transportation: Boats from  Bandare Lenge       and Qešm island. Map: Click here
	The Siri island is situated 76 km from Bandare Lenge and 50 km eastern Abu Musa island, in the Persian Gulf. This island is located between latitudes 25- 56' and 25- 53' N. and longitudes 54- 33' and 54- 29' E and is one of six islands in Abu Mus â Island Group  (Hormozg ân province) in Iran. This island  covers an area of 17.3 sq kms. The highest point on the island is 33m above the sea. Like the other islands in the Persian Gulf enjoys warm and humid climate.
There is a small fishing community with ca. 350 people living on the south eastern part of the island. Fishing is the main occupation of the locals here. There is date palm plantation on this island. There is roads around a part of the island. There is although local airport, a lighthouse, oil industry, fishing industry, post & telephone office, sport facilities, a Care Center, a cooperative store, a primary school, power station, a mosque etc on this island.