Khoy (Azerbaijani: Xoy, Persian: خوی) [a] is a city in the Central District of Khoy County, West Azerbaijan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. [6] Occupied since Median times, it shares a long history as an important Christian center.

Khoy, city, northwestern Iran. The city is well laid out, with cool streams and lines of willows along broad, regular streets. There are several mosques, an extensive brick bazaar, a fine caravansary, and gardens. Khoy is a trade centre and has been of considerable strategic importance.

Khoy is one of the ancient regions of Iran with a moderate climate. The capital city being Khoy located 807 km. from Tehran. The word Khoy means 'salt', as the primary settlers in this region were the Medes due to the presence of a salt quarry here, called it as such.

Khoy County (Persian: شهرستان خوی) is in West Azerbaijan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Khoy. [3] Khoy was named in ancient times for the salt mines that made it an important spur of the Silk Route.

Khoy is a city in the Central District of Khoy County, West Azerbaijan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. Occupied since Median times, it shares a long history as an important Christian center.

Khoy is 135 meters lower than the Urmia lake level. The climate of this city is warm in summer and very cold in winter. Khoy consists of 4 districts named ”Ivughli”, ”Markazi”, ”Qatur”, ”Safaeie”, 6 cities and 11 rural districts. Khoy is the second largest and most populated city in West Azerbaijan province.

Khoy is located north of the province's capital and largest city Urmia, and 807 km north-west to Tehran. The region's economy is based on agriculture, particularly the production of fruit, grain, and timber. Khoy is nicknamed as the Sunflower city of Iran.

Khoy is one of the most important cities of West Azerbaijan, bordering Turkey and one of the oldest centers of civilization in northwestern Iran. Khoy, which seems to have about 3,000 years of history, is the second most important historical city in …

Saint Sarkis Church of Khoy (Armenian: Սուրբ Սարգիս Եկեղեցի) is a medieval Armenian Apostolic church in the city of Khoy, West Azerbaijan Province, Iran (Her in ancient Armenia). [1]

Khoy is a city in the West Azerbaijan Province. It is 807 km north-west to Tehran. The region’s economy is based on agriculture, particularly the production of fruit, grain, and timber. Khoy is named as the sunflower city of Iran.