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Urmia

Also known as Urumia, Urumiah, Urumiya

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.

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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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Settlement.official_name: Urmia
Settlement.settlement_type: City
Settlement.image_size: 250px
Settlement.image_caption: Clockwise from top: Skyline of the city, Jameh Mosque of Urmia, St. Sarkis Church, St. Mary Church, Segonbad
Settlement.image_flag: Urmia flag.gif
Settlement.image_seal: Urmia government logo.svg
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Iran
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1: 3
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Province
Settlement.subdivision_name2: West Azerbaijan

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Contents

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
References
External links

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.