The city of Yasuj in southwestern Iran is the capital of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province.
Yasuj has continentally-influenced Mediterranean climate and experiences high annual snow and rainfall.
The name Yasuj is believed to mean the ‘place where jasmine flowers grow in abundance’ in the local dialect.
The city has come to be known as the Nature Capital of Iran because of its lush vegetation, fertile soil and scenic waterfalls.
