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Due to its geological structure, the province of East Azarbaijan is rich in mineral water and thermal springs found in various parts of this province. These are utilized by inhabitants and visitors to the said territory. Abras Thermal Spring, Sarab This spring is located in the village of Abras, 11 km. north of Sarab. This water is used for bathing purposes. Kandowan Spring, Oskoo Kandowan is an historical village located at 22 km. south of Oskoo and 62 km. from Tabriz. This village is located in a picturesque valley alongside the Kandowan River. The said area has a famous mineral water spring. The mineral water is collected in a reservoir and then is utilized. It is said to be effective in treatment of kidney diseases. Mutaleliq Thermal Spring, Kalibar This spring is one of the most reputed in the vicinity of Arasbaran, in the village of Aabish Ahmad (Kalibar). This water has been piped to a public bath in order to be utilized. Tap Tapan Spring, Azar Shahr This spring is located 5 km. from Azar Shahr, en route from Tabriz to Maragheh. The mineral water is composed of bicarbonate calcium, and has a proportion of gaseous materials as well as iron. Its properties are beneficial for blood and the digestive systems. Varjooy Spring, Maragheh This spring is 8 km. south of Maragheh and has mineral properties such as iron, calcium bicarbonate and gases. The water is used for bathing purposes. Other Springs, East Azarbaijan Various other springs in the province of East Azarbaijan are as follows: the hot springs of Allah Haqi, Asb Forooshan, Jeldeh Bakhan, Shekar Darreh, Shalqoon, and Biyuk Soo in Sarab, as well as Goshayesh, Shor Soo, Sari Soo, and Chahar Baq springs in Maragheh, and also Soofian mineral spring (4 km. from Soofian towards Marand), Aski Kand Spring in Bostan Abad, Gooy Doraq and Garah Aqajh in Hashtrood, Isti Soo in Mianeh, the hot springs of Liqvan and Kalvanaq in Tabriz, Yel Sooie in the village of Kaleen (Ahar), and Abegarm in Bostan Abad. |
