Faror Island
Introduction '''Faror''' or '''Farvar Island''' () is an island in Hormozgan Province in Iran. It is located  from the city of Abu Moussa and  from Bandar Abbas. The island is largely uninhabited, except for a few government officials. Greater Farvar Island is situated in one of the world's earthquake belts. The remains of ruined buildings and water wells on the island testify to the presence of some settlements in the past. The island also contains a vast deposit of iron which is estimated to be at approximately 15,000 tons. As of 2016, the island is used by a detachment of IRGC Navy marines (Sepah Navy Special Force).Farvar Island is  in size,  in area, and reaches a height of . Administratively, Farvar and Little Farvar are part of the Central District of Abumusa County.
Wildlife A number of wild birds like eagles, parrots, white-eared bulbul, hoopoe, bee-eaters, laughing dove, and yellow wagtails inhabit the island. The Iranian government established the Faror Protected Area on the island. Visitors can enjoy bird watching in the area. Arabian gazelles have been introduced to the island.
Little Faror Island Little Faror Island has an area of , is located  south-southwest of Faror Island.
See also * List of lighthouses in Iran
References
External links *  Faror Protected Area