West Azerbaijan Province

West Azerbaijan Province is one of the border provinces in northwest Iran; some translate it as the “Land of Fire” (due to the presence of the largest Zoroastrian fire temple in this region). The center of this province is Urmia, a city with a history full of events and host to people of various religions. Cultural diversity has given Urmia a unique charm. The people of Urmia speak three languages: Azerbaijani Turkish, Kurdish, and Persian. The most important natural attraction of this province is Lake Urmia, which is considered the largest saltwater lake in Iran. The commercial border in this province is the only transit border between Iran and Turkey.