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Urumiyeh is an ancient city with a long history and has hosted many civilizations since its foundation. Located in the north-western part of Iran, Urumiyeh is located in the Western Azerbaijan Province and the majority of the population is Azeri people. Urumiyeh is only 50 km away from the Turkish border.

Urumiyeh has a semi-arid cold climax. Winters are very cold and summers are hot and dry. The spring season is considered to be the most suitable period for visiting the city since it has a temperate climate.

Transportation in the city can be provided by public buses and taxis, but most of the people prefer to use their own automobiles. Urumiyeh International Airport in the city is the first international airport in West Azerbaijan Province.

Volleyball comes to mind when talking about sports in Urumiyeh. In the city, which is considered as Iran's volleyball capital, this sport has a very important place and the city's volleyball team is very successful.  We recommend that you share this excitement with the local people if there is a volleyball match during the time you are in the city.

Urumiyeh Lake and surrounding natural park areas are the points in the city attracting most tourists. Park-e Clock and Ellar Bagi Park provides both a beautiful landscape and a place for picnic and walking in the nature. There are also four museums in the city on history, archeology, anthropology and art. It may be interesting to visit the Mar Sargiz Church in this city, which is ruled by Shari'a and whose population is almost entirely Muslim.