Khuzestan Province (,
Ostan-e Khuzestan) is one of the 31
provinces of
Iran. It is in the southwest of the country, bordering
Iraq and the
Persian Gulf. Its capital is
Ahvaz and it covers an area of 63,238 km
2. Other major cities include
Behbahan,
Abadan,
Andimeshk,
Khorramshahr,
Bandar Imam,
Dezful,
Shushtar,
Omidiyeh,
Izeh,
Baq-e-Malek,
Mah Shahr,
Susangerd,
Ramhormoz,
Shadegan,
Susa,
Masjed Soleiman,
Minoo Island and
Hoveizeh. In 2014 it was placed in
Region 4.