The Economic Potentials of Deserts in Iran

Document Type : index

Author

Tehran Humanities and Culture Research Institute

10.29252/kavosh.2004.2287

Abstract

The arid and Semi-arid areas in Iran comprise two-thirds of the country. That is to say, the desert areas provide a 65% coverage. These areas, at the moment, enjoy no economic potentials. However, they are qualified to exploit for solar energy, wind energy, soil, desert plants, livestock, and minerals. These natural potentials, if approached for economic purposes, will serve to increase the gross national products.

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