Urmia
Sign in to saveUrmia (; ) 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. The city is situated near the borders of Iran with Turkey and Iraq.
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Urmia is the largest city in Iran's West Azerbaijan Province and serves as the capital of the province, county, and district. Located near Iran's borders with Turkey and Iraq, it is strategically positioned in the northwestern part of the country.
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Key facts
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- Urmia
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- City
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- 250px
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- Clockwise from top: Skyline of the city, Jameh Mosque of Urmia, St. Sarkis Church, St. Mary Church, Segonbad
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- Urmia flag.gif
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- Urmia government logo.svg
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- Country
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- Iran
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- Region
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- 3
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- Province
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- West Azerbaijan
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- Etymology
- Variants and alternatives
- History
- Early history
- 19th century
- 20th century
- 21st century
- Demographics
- Ethnic composition
- Religion
- Population
- Parks and touristic centres
- Climate
- Sport
- Culture
- Museums
- Education
- Higher education
- Libraries
- Media
- Television
- Radio
- Press
- Infrastructure
- Transportation
- Health systems
- Consulates
- People
- Twin towns and sister cities
- See also
- Notes
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Urmia (; ) 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. The city is situated near the borders of Iran with Turkey and Iraq.
The city lies at an elevation of above sea level along the Shahar River on the Urmia Plain. Lake Urmia, one of the world's largest salt lakes, lies to the east of the city, and the border with Turkey lies to the west.