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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) is leading a high-level defence delegation on a four-day official visit to Armenia to strengthen bilateral defence engagement.
About Armenia
- Location: It is a landlocked country, located in the south of Caucasus mountain range.
- Bordering Countries: It is bounded by Georgia in the north, Azerbaijan in the east, Iran in the southeast and Turkey in the west.
- Capital: Yerevan.
Geographical Features of Armenia
- Terrain: The Lesser (or Little) Caucasus Mountains dominate much of Armenia’s landscape.
- Much of Armenia’s soil—formed partly by residues of volcanic lava—is rich in nitrogen, potash, and phosphates.
- Highest Peak: Mount Aragats (4,090 m) which is an extinct volcanic peak.
- Climate: Highland continental, hot summers, cold winter climate.
- Rivers: Aras, Hrazdan, Arpa, and Vorotan, rivers which provide hydropower and irrigation facilities to the country.
- Lakes: Lake Sevan is the largest lake of Armenia.
- Natural resources: Small deposits of gold, copper, molybdenum, zinc, bauxite
Source: New India Express
Last updated on February, 2026
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