Zagros Mountains

Zagros Mountains
geographical name mountains W & S Iran bordering on Turkey, Iraq, & Persian Gulf; highest over 14,000 feet (4267 meters)

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  • Zagros Mountains — [zag′rəs] mountain system in W & S Iran, extending along the borders of Turkey & Iraq & along the Persian Gulf: highest peak, over 14,000 ft (4,267 m) …   English World dictionary

  • Zagros Mountains — Topographic map of Iran with the Zagros Mountains The Zagros Mountains from space, September 1992 …   Wikipedia

  • Zagros Mountains —    The Zagros Mountains run from the northwest to the southeast of Kurdistan like a mighty spinal column. They are the epitome of the most prominent geological characteristic of the land, namely its mountainousness. As a result, the very term… …   Historical Dictionary of the Kurds

  • Zagros Mountains Mouse-like Hamster — Taxobox name = Zagros Mountains Mouse like Hamster status = LR/lc | status system = IUCN2.3 regnum = Animalia phylum = Chordata classis = Mammalia ordo = Rodentia superfamilia = Muroidea familia = Calomyscidae genus = Calomyscus species = C.… …   Wikipedia

  • Zagros Mountains — /zag reuhs/ a mountain range in S and SW Iran, extending along parts of the borders of Turkey and Iraq. Highest peak, Zardeh Kuh, 14,912 ft. (4545 m). * * * ▪ mountains, Iran  mountain range in southwestern Iran, extending northwest southeast… …   Universalium

  • Zagros Mountains —    A major and imposing range of mountains that borders Mesopotamia in the west and southwest and played an important part in the history of the region. The Zagros peaks make up Iraq s principal mountain chain and Iran s second largest chain.… …   Ancient Mesopotamia dictioary

  • Zagros Mountains — /zægrɒs ˈmaʊntənz/ (say zagros mowntuhnz) plural noun a range of mountains in southern Iran, including Iran s main oilfields. Highest peak, Kard Kuh, 4548 m …  

  • Zagros Mountains — Zag′ros Moun′tains [[t]ˈzæg rəs[/t]] n. pl. geg a mountain range in S and SW Iran, extending along the borders of Turkey and Iraq. Highest peak, 14,921 ft. (4550 m) …   From formal English to slang

  • Zagros Mountains — /zag reuhs/ a mountain range in S and SW Iran, extending along parts of the borders of Turkey and Iraq. Highest peak, Zardeh Kuh, 14,912 ft. (4545 m) …   Useful english dictionary

  • Zagros TV — is a Kurdish satellite television station based in Iraqi Kurdistan.It takes its name from Zagros Mountains.External links* [http://www.zagros.tv/ Zagros TV Homepage] * [http://www.zagrostv.com/live.asx Zagros TV Live] …   Wikipedia

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