Urmia
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Urmia is the capital city of the West Azerbaijan Province in Iran, situated near the borders with Turkey and Iraq. It lies along the Shahar River on the Urmia Plain, adjacent to one of the world's largest salt lakes. The city is a historic trading center known for its multicultural and multireligious heritage.
Statistics
Area
42.70 km²
Population
736,224