Geography and Human Relationships

Geography and Human Relationships

Identifying the Geotourism Potentials of Ilam Province Based on the Kubaliqua and National Park Models

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 Assistant Professor and Faculty Member, Islamic Azad University, Islamshahr Branch. Geo_adibi@yahoo.com
2 PhD Student, Department of Geography and Urban Planning, Islamic Azad University, Islamshahr Branch, Tehran, Iran
10.22034/gahr.2025.526578.2492
Abstract
This type of tourism, while providing a scientific and educational experience to tourists, helps preserve geosites and natural landscapes. The purpose of the present study is to identify the geotourism potentials of Ilam Province based on the Kubaliqua and National Park models. The present study is of an applied type and its research method is a descriptive survey conducted using a questionnaire. In this study, five geosites in Ilam province (Siahgav Twin Lake, Ema Waterfall, Tang Razianeh, Gachan Waterfall, Dam Lake) were evaluated by presenting 40 questionnaires to tourists in the study areas and also presenting 20 written questionnaires to experts and specialists in these geosites and collecting their data. In this study, first, some geomorphological landforms were identified and their boundaries were determined using library studies, aerial photographs, satellite images, field surveys and interviews. Then, using the Feulet and Kobalikwa models, the tourism potentials of the landforms were examined. The results of the Feulet model evaluation showed that, based on the evaluation of experts and visitors, the Siahgav Twin Lake geotourism area has the highest original value with a score of (7.22) and the Dam Lake has the lowest position with a score of (5.62). Based on the results of the Kobalikwa model, the Twin Black Cow River area with a score of (6.68), the Amma Waterfall with a score of (6.27), the Razianeh Gorge (6.25), and the Gachan Waterfall and the Dam Lake with scores of (6.02) and (5.78) were ranked first to fifth. Therefore, it is concluded that there is a lot of space for improving geotourism in these places and that by investing in improving the infrastructure of these geosites and promoting planning and promotional activities, these areas can attract many tourists and travelers. Finally,
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Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 27 July 2025

  • Receive Date 27 May 2025
  • Accept Date 27 July 2025