Qeshm, the largest island of Iran, c.500 sq mi (1,300 sq km), lies south of Iran, in the Strait of Hormuz. It is mostly rocky and has little vegetation; dates and fruits are raised. Qeshm City , at the eastern end of the island, is the largest city. At the northern part of the city there is a small forest called the Mangrove. Qeshm Island is hot and humid and it receives 210 mm of rain a year.