Iran Press/ Iran News: Following the increase of temperature and evaporation of water in summer, the salt concentration of Lake Urmia has increased, and the conditions have improved for the multiplication and activity of halophiles ("salt-loving") bacteria and algae, and these bacteria can turn super-salty water pink or rich red.
With the change of the color of Lake Urmia, many people from West Azerbaijan Province and other regions are interested in visiting Lake Urmia.
As the second saltwater lake in the world, Lake Urmia is one of the tourism hubs in West Azerbaijan province.
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