large saltwater lake in NW Iran: c. 1,500-2,300 sq mi (3,885-5,957 sq km)
See Urmia in American Heritage Dictionary 4
A shallow saline lake of northwest Iran between Tabriz and the Turkish border. The city of Urmia, on the western side of the lake, is reputed to be the birthplace of Zoroaster. Population: 583,000.