The remains of ruined buildings and water wells on the island testify to the presence of some settlements in the past.

The island also contains a deposit of iron which is estimated to be about 15,000 tons.

[5] Wild birds such as white-eared bulbuls, hoopoes, bee-eaters, laughing doves and yellow wagtails inhabit the island.

The Iranian government established the Faror Protected Area on the island.

[7] It has been designated an Important Bird Area (IBA) by BirdLife International because it supports colonies of Saunders's and white-cheeked terns.