Urmia - Wikipedia
Urmia (Persian: ارومیه; pronounced [oɾumiˈje] ⓘ) [a] is the largest city in West Azerbaijan Province of Iran. In the Central District of Urmia County, it is capital of the province, the county, and the district. [5] . The city is situated near the borders of Iran with Turkey and Iraq. [6]
Orumiyeh | Iran, City, & Lake | Britannica
Orūmīyeh, city, capital of West Āz̄arbāyjān province, northwestern Iran. It lies just west of Lake Urmia on a large fertile plain that yields grains, fruits, tobacco, and other crops. The population is mainly Azeri and Kurdish, with Assyrian and Armenian minorities. The remains of ancient
Lake Urmia - Wikipedia
Lake Urmia[ a ] is an endorheic salt lake in Iran. [ 7 ][ 8 ] The lake is located between the provinces of East Azerbaijan and West Azerbaijan in Iran, and west of the southern portion of the Caspian Sea. At its greatest extent, it was the largest lake in the Middle East.
Lake Urmia | Ultimate Guide | Photos - irantourismer.com
2019年5月8日 · Lake Urmia or Orumiyeh Lake on the border of East and West Azerbaijan Provinces of Iran, is Iran’s largest inland water body (5,200 km 2) and a UNESCO biosphere reserve. It was once the world’s 2 nd largest hypersaline lake, before the dramatic shrinkage and drop in Lake Urmia water levels due to climatic and human influences.
Urmia city 2024, West Azerbaijan province - Things to do and
Urmia is the 10th most populated city in Iran. A few historians believe that Orumieh is the birthplace of the prophet Zoroaster. Ancient geographers believe it to be the third most important city of Azarbayjan, ranking after the cities of Ardabil and Maraqeh.
Lake Urmia | Salt Lake in Iran, Largest Lake in the Middle East ...
Lake Urmia, lake in northwestern Iran that is the largest lake in the Middle East. It covers an area that varies from 2,000 to 2,300 square miles (5,200 to 6,000 square km). Like the Dead Sea, it is remarkable for the extreme salinity of its waters. Since 1967 it has enjoyed the status of a wetland
Urmia places to visit - Urmia.net
2022年5月1日 · Urmia (Orumieh) is the largest city in West Azerbaijan province of Iran. Urmia is situated at an altitude of 1,330 m above sea level, and is located along the Shahar Chay river (City River) on the Urmia Plain. Lake Urmia, one of the world’s largest salt lakes, lies to the east of the city and the mountainous Turkish border area lies to the west.
Orumieh Lake 2024 | Orumieh, West Azerbaijan | Sights - Iran
It is the largest and longest bridge in Iran, and crosses Lake Urmia, connecting the provinces of East Azerbaijan and West Azerbaijan. The project was completed in November 2008. The bridge reduced the driving distance between Tabriz and Urmia by 135 kilometres (84 mi).
Urmia (Orumieh) - Travital
Urmia (Orumieh) is the largest city in West Azerbaijan province of Iran. Urmia is situated at an altitude of 1,330 m above sea level, and is located along the Shahar Chay river (City River) on the Urmia Plain. Lake Urmia, one of the world's largest salt lakes, lies to the east of the city and the mountainous Turkish border area lies to the west.
Things to see in Urmia (Orumieh) | Travital
Urmia (Orumieh) is the largest city in West Azerbaijan province of Iran. Urmia is situated at an altitude of 1,330 m above sea level, and is located along the Shahar Chay river (City River) on the Urmia Plain. Lake Urmia, one of the world's largest salt lakes, lies to the east of the city and the mountainous Turkish border area lies to the west.