Historical reference: Do not rely on this information. It is very old. About this collection
Ghilan, a Persian province forming part of the land between Elburz and the Caspian Sea, is bounded on the N. by Russian Caucasia, and contains 4,251 square miles. It is swampy and subject to inundations, but has good forests, and is very fertile, producing barley, wheat, rice, and fruits. The mulberry is largely grown for the silk manufacture. The fisheries are good. The climate is moist, unhealthy, changeable, and stormy.