Treasure island: will surprise you for sure the Iranian island of Hormuz

Ormuz, or Hormuz, island in the Strait of Hormuz, part of the ostan of Hormozgan Islamic people's Republic. Relatively small — its area is 42 square kilometers of Hormuz surprises with its bright landscapes. Here you can meet dozens of different shades of soil: red, yellow, green, brown, Golden, white, marble, pink, orange striping of the imagination.

However, of particular value is the local red clay. They, like the scarlet banner covered most of the island beaches. In combination with yellow and black stripes red Sands create an amazing, almost Martian landscape.

The local population uses the red soil in the culinary purposes, as spices for the traditional fish dishes. It is also used for production of ceramic products and glass products, in the cosmetic industry and construction. A large part of red ochre is exported.

Translated by «Yandex.Translator»