What is Lake Urmia?
Q: What is Lake Urmia?
A: Lake Urmia is a salt lake located in northwest Iran, between the provinces of East Azarbaijan and West Azarbaijan. It is the largest lake inside Iran and the second biggest salt lake in the world.
Q: Where is Lake Urmia located?
A: Lake Urmia is located at 37°42′0″N, 45°18′60″E.
Q: How big is Lake Urmia?
A: At its biggest extent, Lake Urmia has a surface area of about 5,200 km² (2,000 mile²) and it measures 140 km (87 miles) long and 55 km (34 miles) wide with a deepest point of approximately 16 m (52 ft).
Q: What cities are near Lake Urmia?
A: The closest cities to Lake Urmia are Tabriz to its east and Urmia to its west. The shortest way between these two cities is to go round the lake.
Q: Was there ever an attempt to build a bridge across the lake?
A: Yes, in 1970s there was an attempt to create a bridge across the lake but this project was canceled when Islamic Revolution happened in 1979. However, it was started again in 2000s and it's planned to be finished by the end of 2007.
Q: What is the concentration of salt in late Autumn?
A: In late Autumn, the concentration of salt in Lake Urmia can reach up to 26-28%.
Q: Why has Lake Urmia been getting smaller each year? A: The main reason why Lake Urmia has been getting smaller each year is because some of its rivers which bring water have become smaller over time.
