Overview
Urmia serves as the capital of West Azerbaijan province in Iranian Azerbaijan, positioned near the Turkish and Iraqi borders. The city is nicknamed the 'Cradle of Water' and 'Paris of Iran', offering a more relaxed alternative to major Iranian metropolises.
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Before you go
Language
Azerbaijani (Turkic dialect) is the primary language, with Farsi and some English spoken by younger residents.
Transport
Urmia Airport has daily flights from Tehran; railway station has trains from Tehran every other day plus regional services.
Weather
Cold winters (down to -6°C) and hot summers (up to 31°C); spring is wettest, summer driest. Bestvisiting spring or fall.