World Environment 2013, 3(6): 183-191 DOI: 10.5923/j.env.20130306.01 Analysis Tourism Potentials of Kermanshah Province, Iran, in GIS Environment: A Case of Study Intensive and Extensive Ecotourism Dariush Yarahmadi 1 , Parsa Gholam 2,* 1 Assistant professor of Lorestan University, Iran 2 PhD student in Climatology at Lorestan University, Iran Abstract Kermanshah province of Iran, with unique features such specific animal and plant species, very suitable climate, roaring waterfalls and etc. currently, is used by so Many people as a ecotourism region And has the capacity to become an ecotourism zone in the country. In this research for feasibility of ecotourism development in mentioned area, first in the identification process, ecologically sustainable sources including vegetation cover, soil, geology and geomorphology has been identified and then in summarization and analysis step data obtained from the previous step, were processed and classified to enter in GIS environment; land surveying was conducted and then it combined with soil map and vegetation cover maps, ecological unit map, which is the base of ecological assessment, is obtained. Unsustainable resources such as water, climate and etc. were also considered. Keywords Sustainable, Unsustainable, Ecologic, Intensive, Extensive, Ecotourism 1. Introduction Development of communication and increase the number of tourists And revenues from that growth Many such communities has led to employment)[9] World Tourism Organization, the number of tourists in 2000 was estimated at close to 700 million people And predicts the number of cases in 2010 to one billion in 2050 to more than 1/6 billion Should be considered in the development of the tourism bring economic benefits for communities, Revenue from tourists about a trillion dollars in 2010 and in 2020 will be around 2 trillion dollars,and it has Regional development and improve the living conditions of the people,[12] Ecotourism travel to relatively undisturbed natural areas with interesting subjects for study and enjoyment of natural landscapes and wildlife species that defined the cultural aspects of the region[13] In relation to the term ecotourism, first is used by Sbalyvs Laskvryn ecotourism is the person to travel to certain areas of intact and relatively unspoiled natural landscapes, wildlife and enjoy the admiration of all the cultural attractions of the area[10] Bellamy believes the main activities of the following criteria should be considered touristy activities, 1 - nature-based attractions should be prominently. 2 - attractions for visitors have teaching and * Corresponding author: Parsagholami83@yahoo.com (Parsa Gholam) Published online at http://journal.sapub.org/env Copyright © 2013 Scientific & Academic Publishing. All Rights Reserved learning 0.3 - Tourism management move in ecological, social, cultural and economic sustainability principles[11] The paper deals with the effects of Ecotourism on ecological, economic, cultural and social And quality control mechanisms and consider the ethics debate[14] In terms of attitude and ecotourism Attitudes and behaviors of local conservation touristy attractions, shows The general attitude in relation to the conservation of protected areas determine the participation of local communities kermanshah location on the Earth between 33 to 35 degrees north latitude and 47 to 45 degrees east long latitude and it is 24,640 square kilometers, Kermanshah Province is one of the most historical areas of Iran that have Mountain temperate climate and picturesque and diverse landscapes. Explanation of natural potentials of Mirages for ecotourism and providing necessary projects are geographer's tasks And negligence in this case, will cause ignoring applicable role of geography. Study of physical resources (climate, rocks, soil, form of land), and biological resources (plant) is essential to recognize power and natural potentials of Mirage in any area. Although mirages of our country with great features and geographically diverse perspectives have actual and potential power for attracting ecotourist, but unfortunately, many of these potentials have not been used properly. Certainly with a comprehensive knowledge, designing, proper preparation and management, sustainable development program can be achieved and ecological crises that threaten the ecosystems and humans, can be avoided. In modeling and evaluation step, with creating the ecotourism