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Qezel Ozan River, Divandareh This river is one of the main branches of the Sefid Rood River and originates from the Cheshmeh Mountains, elevations of the Hezar Kanian, springs of the eastern mountainous region of the Zagross located to the south, and west of the township of Divandareh. On entering the Province of Zanjan, it joins the Shahrood River in Loshan, forming the Sefid Rood River and flows to the Caspian Sea. Qamchoqay and Ozan Dareh Rivers in Bijar and the Terval and Shour Rivers in the township of Qorveh are two important branches of Qezel Ozan in Kurdestan Province. The river valleys and fringes of this river are attractive inhabited with reputed species of fish. Sefid Rood River, Saqez The length of this river is less than Zarrineh Rood River and so is its water capacity. This river is well known as "Tatahoo" in Saqez taking its source from the Mangoor and Tarjan altitudes and finally flowing into the Orumieh Lake. The Chamkhaneh and Savojbolaq Rivers are the most important tributaries of this river. Sirvan River, Saqez This is the longest river in Kurdestan Province and its main branches are the Gavrood and Qeshlaq Rivers. The Gaveh Rood takes its source from the Kan Kabood Mountains of Saqez and Qeshlaq River from the Peer Mahmood Mountains. Its different branches just like the main venal system, from a deep valley in every direction. On its course, a part of this river in its internal strip is near the border between Iran and Iraq, and is known as Dialeh here, flowing into the Persian Gulf. Its main tributaries are Gerdokaneh, Cham, Amir Abad Tangoor, Cham Gooreh, Cham Gerdakan, Zarivar, and Cham Qotvand. The bed and bank of this beautiful river is a natural habitat for different types of fish and birds and it is very suitable as a tourist attraction. Zarineh Rood River, Baneh The same flows from the north to south direction, running from Kurdestan toward Lake Orumieh. Its main branch "Cham Saqez" (Chomeh) takes its source from the Gardaneh Khan Mountains east of Baneh. The "Khor Khoreh" River is its main branch which runs beside the city of Saqez and finally enters the Zarrineh Rood River. Its other branches are Sarooq and Mordi (Leila) and take their source from Takab and Sahand regions, entering the Zarrineh Rood. The Zarrineh Rood, in Saqez is well known as the Jaqtoo River and after crossing the south of West Azarbayjan, it flows into the Orumieh Lake. The banks of this great river is one of the best naturally attractive areas from the point of tourism in this province, in addition to which this regions offers water sport facilities throughout the said area. The whole of it has capacity of using water sports such as fast water boating. |
