KHUZISTAN

or ARABIS TAN (anc. Susiana), prov., S.W. Persia (between tainous, but soil in valleys very fertile. Rice, maize, barley, dates, cotton, wool, and gums are produced. Opium and tobacco (from Ispahan) are exported. Area, 25,700 sq. miles. Pop. 200,000. Cap., Chuster; pop. 10,000.