URMI is the largest city in West Azerbaijan Province of Iran. The city lies at an altitude of 1,330 metres (4,360 ft) above sea level along the Shahar River on the Urmi Plain. Lake Urmi, one of the world's largest salt lakes, lies to the east of the city, and the border with Turkey lies to the west.URMI has over 115 Assyrian villagers and Approximately 15,000 Assyrians reside in northern Iran, in Urmi and various Assyrian villages in the surrounding area. The Christian history of Urmi is well preserved and is especially evident in the city's many churches and cathedrals.
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