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Location | Sardasht, Iran |
Coordinates | 36°05′53″N 45°29′38″E / 36.097973°N 45.493891°E |
Total height | 10 metres (33 ft) |
Shalmash Falls is a cluster of three waterfalls situated on the outskirts of the City of Sardasht in the West Azerbaijan province of Iran. [1] Near the border with Iraq, they can be easily viewed from stairs built for visitors to these waterfalls. The falls are each about 10 metres (33 ft) high. [1] In addition to being a scenic site, their environs are used for recreation, including swimming. [1] These falls are along a branch of the Little Zab River. [2] The waterfalls are at their most substantial flow during the spring. The weather of the region is cold until the middle of spring. [3]