West Azerbaijan Province
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description
West Azerbaijan
Area: 37,059 km²
Capital: Urmia
Language (s): Azerbaijani
Population: 3,081,000
Main Cities
Urmia, Khoy, Bukan, Salmas, Sardasht, Piranshahr, Poldasht, Tikab, Maku, Naqade, Oshnaviye, Shahindej
Famous Souvenir (s)
One of the most famous souvenirs in Urmia is "Noql" that has been the city's first souvenirs since last year. The aromatic herbal distillates and medicinal properties are another popular souvenir of the Urmia.
Cover (s)
West Azerbaijan province has two different types of national Azeri and Kurdish costumes but with the expansion of urbanization, the use of local clothing has been diminished, but still used in traditional towns and villages.
Famous Shopping Centers
Urmia: Ostadan, Amir-Kabir, Berelian, Sadr, Urmia Grand Bazar, Azerbaijan
Piranshahr Market, Maku Border Market, Serow Bazaar
Famous Handicraft (s)
Carpet, pottery, Jajim, Wool socks, Wooden containers, mat
Geography
With an area of 37,059 km², including Lake Urmia, the province of West Azerbaijan is located on the northwest of Iran. The climate of the province is largely influenced by the rainy winds of the Mediterranean Ocean. Cold northern winds affect the province during winter and cause heavy snow.
Famous Food (s)
Gozlama, Cabbage Ash, Ash-e-Douq, Yetimche, Bastikh
Museum (s)
Maku Baqcheh Jooq Palace, Naqade Archaeological Museum, Urmia Archaeological Museum
, Urmia Museum clock
Site Attractions (s)
The Church of Zor Zor Maku, Maku Baqcheh Jooq Palace, Sahulan Mahabad Cave, Qara Church, Khoy stone gates, Lake Urmia, Shalmash waterfall, Tikab Takht Soleyman