The province is located in the northwest of Iran and covers an area of approximately 45,650 sq. km.

Food in this province alike others excels in variety. There are various types of 'aash' or a type of soup such as ash-e-dooq, aash-e-kachi, aash-e-qureh etc.

The most important handicraft of the province is earthenware and ceramics, and a place called 'Lalejin' (30 km. north of Hamadan) is famous for this handicraft.

The new memorial structure of the tomb of Avecina (Bu Ali Sina), was constructed in the year 1941 right in its former location.

This recreational area situated on the skirts of the Alvand Mountains, comprises of a little zoo. In addition to the famous 'Abbas Abad Waterfall', 'Ganj Nameh Inscriptions' (of the Achaemenian period), and the beautiful valleys around are beautiful and interesting places to visit.