Visit West Azarbaijan Province

West Azarbaijan is a province located in the northwest of Iran. It is bordered by Turkey, Iraq, and the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. It is also one of the most diverse provinces of Iran, with many ethnic groups living together including Kurds, Azerbaijanis, and Persians as well as others such as Armenians and Assyrians. The capital city of West Azarbaijan Province is Urmia which houses many attractions such as ancient churches and mosques.

The province boasts breathtaking scenery with lakes such as Urmia Lake - the largest lake in Iran - lush forests and great mountains which make it a popular tourist destination for those looking for an outdoor adventure in nature or to explore historical sites. Other great places to see include Takht-e Soleyman National Park and Narin Castle on top of Mount Sahand providing stunning views from their elevated location.

The history of West Azarbaijan can be traced back to ancient times when it was part of Medes kingdom during 7th century BC before becoming part of Achaemenid Empire in 539 BC under Cyrus II rule where he named it Parsagarda Zarbaijan meaning 'Protectorate of Azerbaijan'. This shows that this region has been an important part since ancient times marked by interesting history making it an enjoyable place for tourists visiting today.