West Azarbaijan Province

West Azerbaijan Province extends across 37,437 square kilometers of mountainous terrain, featuring snow-capped peaks, fertile valleys, and Lake Urmia at its center.

The region, formerly known as Matiene, functioned as a strategic territory between Urartian and Assyrian empires, with settlements dating to the 6th millennium BC.

The province contains populations of Azerbaijanis, Kurds, Armenians, and Assyrians, each maintaining their languages, traditions, and religious practices within their communities.

The capital city Urmia serves as the main transportation hub, connecting to Turkey and Iraq through multiple border crossings and regional airports.

Archaeological excavations at Teppe Hasanlu revealed ancient artifacts, including a golden vessel depicting mythological scenes from the 9th century BC.

Location: Iran

Capital city: Urmia

Shares border with: Kurdistan Province, East Azarbaijan Province, Zanjan Province, Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Erbil Governorate, Hakkâri Province, Van Province, Ağrı Province, Iğdır Province, Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, Halabja Governorate

GPS coordinates: 37.55280,45.07590

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:46