Fuman, Iran
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Fuman فومن |
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A street in Fuman, Gilan.
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 Fuman
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| Coordinates: 37°13′26″N 49°18′45″E / 37.22389°N 49.31250°ECoordinates: 37°13′26″N 49°18′45″E / 37.22389°N 49.31250°E | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Gilan |
| County | Fuman |
| Bakhsh | Central |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 27,763 |
| Time zone | IRST (UTC+3:30) |
| • Summer (DST) | IRDT (UTC+4:30) |
Fuman (Persian: فومن Fuman) is the capital of Fuman County in Gilan Province, Iran. At to the 2006 census, its population was 27,763 in 7,728 families.
Rice has been cultivated in this region for many years, where some indigenous cultivars were conventionally bred by farmers. Fuman also produces popular cookies known as koluche. Fuman's koluche is thinner and larger than its brethren in Lahijan.
The city is also known for its statues, including the statue of Anahita and the statue of the Four Girls.
Renowned thin koluche (cookies) in Fuman.
Fuman's koluche prior to being cooked.
The statue of Anahita, an ancient Iranian goddess, in Fuman.
The Engineering College of Fuman belongs to the University of Tehran.
Gasht is also located in Fuman County, near the city of Fuman.
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