The mountain peaks in the Pirja area of Choman hold onto their snow year round, even in summer when the rest of Kurdistan Region bakes in scorching temperatures. They are a tourist destination, drawing skiers in winter and people looking to cool off in summer. Pirja is located in Weza village, Choman, near the border with Iran. The area hosted a winter festival earlier this month.
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