a province in the west of Persia, lying between N. Lat. 30 and 33, and E. Long. 47 and 51; and bounded on the N. by Luristan, E. by Fars, S. by the Persian Gulf, and W. by Asiatic Turkey. It is about 290 miles in length from N.W. to S.E., and 140 in breadth. The southern part of the province consists of vast sandy plains and morasses wholly destitute of vegetation. The shores of the gulf are in winter a swamp, and in summer a parched desert. Farther inland are some rich alluvial tracts, well adapted for cultivation. The N. and E. parts of the province are mountainous, with many beautiful and fertile valleys. The rivers Tigris and Euphrates form its western boundary. The principal of its other rivers are the Kerab, the Karun, and the Jerahi. Wheat, barley, rice, dates, indigo, cotton, and tobacco are produced. The chief towns are Shuster and Dizful.