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Urmia

Urmia

8.6
A shallow salty lake in northwestern Iran between Tabriz and the border with Turkey
  • proper noun
translation icon : lago Urmia
  • Lake Urmia has shrunk significantly due to drought and water diversion.
  • Urmia Lake

Examples

  • Have you ever visited Urmia in Iran?

  • Environmentalists are working to protect the ecosystem of Urmia.

  • Thousands of flamingos visit Urmia each year during their migration.

  • The beautiful Urmia Lake is famous for its salt.

  • Lake Urmia is famous for its stunning views and unique ecosystem.

  • Many tourists visit Urmia to explore its beautiful landscapes and rich history.

  • The water level of Urmia has significantly decreased due to environmental changes.

Synonyms

Lake Urmia
vsUrmia
7.4

A shallow salty lake in northwestern Iran between Tabriz and the Turkish border

is the shorter alternate name form used for the same lake
Daryacheh-ye Orumiyeh
vsUrmia
9.9

A shallow salty lake in northwestern Iran near Tabriz and the border with Turkey

is the shorter alternate name form used for the same lake

Compounds

Lake Urmia
7.4

A shallow salty lake in northwestern Iran between Tabriz and the Turkish border

Surface Forms

Urmia main

Etymology

Urmia (the lake) keeps an old local name that likely meant 'water' or 'place of water', which fits because Urmia is a large, salty lake in northwest Iran.